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A Spectacular Literary Evening with Chimamanda Adichie

The 2015 Literary evening with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie which was sponsored by Nigerian Breweries Plc. held on the 26th of June 2015 at The Oriental Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos, South-West Nigeria. The event brought together literary enthusiasts from all walks

9-Year-Old Nigerian Girl Writes a Book on Terrorism

A 9-year-old pupil of Unique Blossom School, Maitama, Miss Splendour Joe Abisoye has presented to the Defence Headquarters a copy of her book titled “Effects of Terrorism on Children”. Splendour was accompanied to the Army Headquarters by her parents, Rev.

Children’s Book Review: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames

Title: Akata Witch/What Sunny Saw in the Flames Author: Nnedi Okoroafor Publisher: Cassava Republic Press Number of pages: 229 Type of Book: Fiction, African Age: 9+ Price: N 800   MY SUMMARY Sunny is a 13-year-old Igbo girl who grew

Children’s Book Review: Mouth Almighty

Title: Mouth Almighty Author: Salilah Agbaje Publisher: Walker Books Number of pages: 111 Type of Book: Fiction, Play Age: 8 and up Available here: Terrakulture Victoria Island, Lagos Price: N1200   MY SUMMARY (without the ending): Justice has a big

‎Book on Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan Set For Release

As part of plans to celebrate the former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, a book titled “The New Face of African Democracy” has been written to applaud his heroic feats. The book will be released July 21 worldwide. Two

Children’s Book Review: The No. 1 Car Spotter + Win a Fantastic Prize

Title: The No. 1 Car Spotter Author: Atinuke Publisher: Walker Books Number of pages: 111 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 8 and above Available here: Terrakulture Victoria Island, Lagos Price: N1200   MY SUMMARY (without the ending): This book, the

10 Great Books That Will Change Your Life

Sometimes it’s a lecture. Sometimes it’s a particular teacher’s words. Sometimes it’s a lesson from a parent or a friend or even a life experience that explodes your conception of what’s possible in the world or what’s possible in you.

Write to Win an Android Phone With Okadabooks

Hey writers! Do what you love and get rewarded for it with this amazing new competition. Okadabooks is calling for short story entries from writers across the country for a chance to win a free android phone. Entries must be

Nigerian Set to Publish the World’s Largest Novel

Meet Yahaya Baruwa, a 27-year old Nigerian-Canadian and bestselling author. He’s set to print the world’s largest novel, with the help of TLA Graphics, Canada and is asking for public support as he begins this Guinness World Record breaking project.

Win N100,000 With HomeVida’s Scriptwriting Competition

Are you an aspiring or current scriptwriter? Here’s a great opportunity to showcase your skills and win cash at the same time. Homevida is calling for scriptwriters – ages 16 to 30 years – to submit original short film scripts

Book Review: Smart And Brilliant Writing For Senior Secondary School Students

Today, we are shining the spotlight on a highly educational and timely book by Michael D. Omisore. We were invited to his awesome book launch which took place in April at Hall 2, Lagos State Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja. At the

Two Nigerian Writers Make 2015 Caine Prize Shortlist

According to Premium Times Nigeria, the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing recently announced its list of five finalists for its 2015 competition. The literature prize rewards the best short stories published in English in Africa and by Africans, and

Michael Omisore Launches Two Books

On April 30, 2015, Hall 2 Lagos State Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja was filled with writers, aspiring writers and well-wishers who came to witness the launch of long awaited books: Writing Masterpieces and Smart And Brilliant Writing For Secondary School Students

10 Interesting Facts About Reading

On 23rd April, children and adults across the globe celebrated the annual World Book Day. The event was originally founded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to promote reading, publishing and copyright. In celebration of this

2015 Nigeria Prize For Literature Receives 109 Submissions

According to ThisDay Newspaper, a total of 109 authors have submitted entries for NLNG’s 2015 Nigeria Prize for Literature. The award is deemed to be Africa’s most prestigious literary award due to its uncompromising insistence on excellence. Its first edition

Connect Nigeria Writers’ Conference Testimonial: Chibuzor Mirian Azubuike

The Connect Nigeria 2nd Writers’ Conference is less than 24 hours away, and we can hardly wait for the start of what will be a phenomenal event. The first of its kind took place last year with awesome writers such

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