The Three Major Reasons to Read More
Do you wonder why people that read a lot are usually more intelligent than those that do not read quite as much? Books lend the reader a good amount of information and knowledge as there are a lot to be discovered when you read books. Since there are various categories of books, it is up […]
Top 5 Fun Activities That Will Kill Your Boredom
Sometimes being home alone can dampen your spirits and make you feel bored out of your mind. Other times you may have so much time on your hands that you would not even know how to spend it, weekends and public holidays are examples of days when most people have time on their hands with […]
3 Interesting Book Festivals in Nigeria to Attend Every Year
“If you want to hide something from a black man, put it in a book.” Although this statement may be a bit exaggerated, it rings true for many Africans. Which is why in a bid to promote the reading culture amongst Nigerians as well as encourage them to tell their stories, history and preserve their […]
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 and a little […]
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 simplicity, and its beautiful design and graphics. I personally love the fact that one can easily find the […]
5 Reasons You Should Have a Hobby
A hobby is any activity you indulge in during your spare time. Hobbies are a great way to spend free time, especially when it is pleasing and satisfying and you almost won’t realise how much time you have spent on that activity. There are several benefits to count when you carry out a favourite activity like a […]
5 Tips to Help You Read More This Year
If you want to hide a secret from a Nigerian, hide it in a book. – Anonymous To read effectively and enjoy the process requires time; time some people cannot seem to create. So I am writing this for that reader and lover of books who has little to no time for reading anymore because […]
Port Harcourt is World’s Book Capital for 2014
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has picked Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital as the World Book Capital City for 2014. The selection of Port Harcourt was done by a coalition of reading groups in its effort to restore habitual reading culture in Nigeria. Alongside Port Harcourt, Rainbow Book Club (RBC) […]
Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
By Arinze Ude MAN UTD O-1 CHELSEA Mikel Obi missed the fourth game on the trot for Chelsea as he’s still side-lined with a hip injury. Victor Moses played all 90 minutes as Chelsea earned a slim win over Manchester United to leapfrog Arsenal into third place and keep their hopes of Champions League football […]
Reading: The Path To A Better Life
Gradually the reading trend is slowing fading; it’s endangered like species of animal on the verge of extinction. Priorities have shifted grounds, a paradigm that it’s not beneficial to this present generation and the one next to come. Reading should be a daily routine, a part of one’s life and should be treated as essential like health is to our lives.
UBA Foundation Launches “Read Africa 2012” Project
“While property and material things could be taken away from someone, what you have in your mind cannot be taken away from you.” Ngugi wa Thiong’o. With the aim of promoting the reading culture among young people across Africa the United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) recently launched the second edition of the Read Africa Project.
Fela Durotoye is in Port-Harcourt Today
Fela Durotoye will be in Port-Harcourt today for a book reading and book signing section. The motivational speaker will be available to the habitants of Port-Harcourt in the Silverbird Galleria. The event will take place in the Lifestyle Section.