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Obasanjo Writes a Children’s Storybook

The latest children’s author in town is none other than the Former President of the Nigerian Republic, Olusegun Obasanjo. He launched his debut children’s book, Peace Story for Children on Monday 21st September. The 14-page booklet features multiple themes on

Children’s Book Review: Matilda

Title: Matilda Author: Roald Dahl Publisher: Puffin books Number of Pages: 240 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 8-12 Available here or Plot 12, Johnson Street, off Bode Thomas road, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. Price: N1,580   MY SUMMARY (without the ending):

2Face Set to Release His First Book

Fans of Nigerian singing sensation, Innocent “2Face” Idibia are counting down to the release of his exclusive biography, A Very Good Bad Guy: The Story of Innocent Idibia. It will be launched on Friday, September 18. The publisher, Nigerian Entertainment

#NascoMoments: The Girl Who Found Water

One sunny day in 2010, Mirian Chibuzor Azubuike arrives in Bauchi State to serve her country under the NYSC programme. She has spent days crying her eyes out, posting letter in hand; 10 corps members had lost their lives to

Children’s Book Review: Jelly Baby

Title: Jelly Baby Author: Phillip Begho Publisher: Monarch Books Number of pages: 112 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 9-12   Available here. It is also available for borrowing at the ZODML library, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Price: N200   MY

Children’s Book Review: The Missing Clock

Title: The Missing Clock Author: Mai Nasara Publisher: Visa Books Number of pages: 96 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 9-12   Available here or contact the author on Twitter Price: $9.99 MY SUMMARY Banji Tobe learns that planting […]

Ten Most Common Spelling Mistakes Nigerians Should Avoid

As an editor, I spend the better part of my day going through my clients’ work with a fine-tooth comb and getting rid of errors that threaten to ruin an otherwise beautiful article or book. I love my job, and

Book Review: Homebound

Looking for something good to read? Our recommended book for the week comes from a young, upcoming writer, Angel Okwuosa. Her recently published book, Homebound is a short prose that tells the story of life in Lagos from the point

Children’s Book Review: Ellie And The Cat

Title: Ellie And The Cat Author: Malorie Blackman Publisher: Cassava Republic Press Number of pages: 93 Type of Book: Fiction Age: 6-8 Available here: http://www.cassavarepublic.biz/products/ellie-and-the-cat Price: N400   MY SUMMARY (without the ending): This is a delightful story about friendship

Website Review: LeanHub Library

LeanHub Library is a website designed for the sole purpose of providing information about its library, located at Lekki and its conducive ambience for readers to study. Upon arriving at the website, the first thing you will notice is its

Children’s Book Review: Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Title: Fela Anikulapo Kuti Author: Ola Ajibola Publisher: Lantern Books Number of pages: 126 Type of Book: Creative Non-fiction Age: 8-12 Available here and other major bookshops. Price: N400     MY SUMMARY This book is a beautiful account of

2nd Book Signing: Kikelomo Mudiaga’s And The Storm Came

If you missed the first book signing, you have to be at this 2nd book signing of “And The Storm Came: Triumphing Over Trying Times” by Kikelomo Mudiaga Event Details: Venue: House on the Rock, 3rd Roundabout, Lekki Expressway Date:

Develop Your Children’s Creative Writing Talent This Summer

Books are a big part of life for most children, thanks to famous writers like Enid Blyton, Jacqueline Wilson and Roald Dahl. But did you know some kids actually wish that they could write a book? And some have even

5 Reasons Why You Should Read More

A recent scientific study reported by BBC News shows that reading for pleasure is just as beneficial to our well-being as reading for knowledge. Reading for pleasure includes digesting materials like fiction novels, magazines and others for entertainment and amusement.

Book Review: The Abyssinian Boy

Onyeka Nwelue’s The Abyssinian Boy is a story with many sides and lessons. Set in Dawali, India, the author took depth mixed with uncommon fictive narrative to create a world, the propensity of which is reminiscent of pure realism. It’s

Children’s Book Review: Readers’ Theatre Twelve Plays For Young People

Title: Readers’ Theatre Twelve Plays For Young People Author: Mabel Segun Publisher: Mabelline Publications Number of pages: 191 Type of Book: Fiction, African Age: 8+ Available at Terrakulture Victoria Island, Lagos Price: N 800   MY SUMMARY First off, this

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