Tag: book
FLASHBACK: IBB’s special August dates and book that gave his regime its notoriety
Plotting scheming, neutralising and tirelessly maneuvering, Ibrahim Gbadamosi Babangida, a.k.a. Maradona, is Nigeria’s most nimble and politically sophisticated ruler.
Nigerian Tomi Adeyemi gets Hollywood deal for new novel
Tomi Adeyemi, a Nigerian-American author, has released her critically acclaimed debut, Young-Adult Fantasy book, ‘Children of Blood and Bone.’ Adeyemi,…
Nkechinyere Chidi-Ogbolu Launches New Book ”Tales of an uber minor in college”
''Tales of an uber minor in college'' a book written by Nkechinyere Chidi-Ogbolu was today launched at the Muson centre,…
Ace Columnist, Alfred releases new book
THISDAY columnist, Lanre Alfred, has released a new book titled: ‘The Titans: Amazing Exploits of Nigeria’s Greatest Achievers.’
Author Admonishes IPOB, Agitators On Dialogue With Book
An author, Nnaemeka Okere has advised the Independent People of Biafra (IPOP) and other agitators to use dialogue and peaceful…
Obiano to unveil new book on states’ light bearers
Gov. Willie Obiano is to unveil a new book in Awka tomorrow, detailing the light bearers of the state, including…
Toke Makinwa’s ex husband sues her
Following the release of a tell-all memoir, On Becoming, documenting her relationship with Maje Ayida, Toke Makinwa, has been asked…
NSCDC discovers Boko Haram’s indoctrination book
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Borno on Sunday said it had discovered a “spiritual book“ suspected…
Pope Francis releases book, urges compassion
Pope Francis has explained the need for leaders to be compassionate shepherds to a “wounded humanity”, rather than be lofty…
Edo Govt donates N2mn, clothes, books to IDPs
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo state government on Friday announced a donation of N2 million, for the the upkeep of the Internally…
The Church In Nigeria Must Hear This
By Joe Igbokwe In the days of the locusts between 1985 and 1999 Father George Ehusani wrote a book called…
Books, Headlines, Lifestyle, News
Obasanjo, An Incredible Liar —Brig-Gen Alabi-Isama
From his base in Ilorin, retired Brigadier Godwin Alabi-Isama this morning sent his caustic response to General Olusegun Obasanjo’s three-volume memoir,…
Pastor Bakare Marks 60th Birthday
The Serving Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly and Convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, was 60 years…
Why I Wrote Book On Police, Criminal Justice —Abdul-Fatai
Kazeem Ugbodaga A lawyer with the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Muheeb Abdul-Fatai, has explained why he wrote a…
Blood On Troubled Waters
By Adebayo Lamikanra Being something of a bibliophile, one of the most enjoyable things about being a student at the…
This National Conference Must Work
By John Tosin Ajiboye According to former opposition leader in the Uganda National Assembly – Paul Ssemogerere, “Africa must address…
Aviation, Safety And The Travails Of An Amazon
Title: THE BIG CONSPIRACY: The Travails Of A Progressive Safety Regulator In A Not-So-Progressive Aviation Industry Author: FOLASHADE ODUTOLA Reviewer:…
A Return To A Season Of Anomie
There are some events which, over the last 50 years or so, remain indelible in the memory of those who…
Aviation Deserves More Attention
Although the term “safety” in the aviation sector has become a mantra of sorts, laxity in the implementation of policies…
What Keeps Me Going As A Writer
O’Yemi Afolabi, novelist, poet and writer of books for children, released ‘The Indigo Glass’, her debut novel in 2011 to…
Books, Headlines, News, Opinion
Championing The Cause Of African Women
By Kunle Ajibade Let me begin with Chinweizu, the non-conformist pan-African intellectual who wrote The West and the Rest of…
Time To Negotiate Nigeria
By Chido Onumah I borrowed the title of this piece from my new book, ‘Nigeria is Negotiable’, which is due…
Al-Mustapha: Jonathan Sitting On Keg Of Gun Powder
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is sitting on a keg of gun powder which may explode anytime soon, Ganiat Ibukun, wife…
Another Nigerian Wins 2013 Caine Prize
A Nigerian, Tope Folarin, has won this year”s Caine Prize for African Writing. He won it with his short story,…
Soyinka Wins Anisfield-Wolf Award
The 1986 Nobel Laureate in Literature, Professor Wole Soyinka on Monday in America, won the Lifetime Achievement award of the…
H. A Goodman Releases ‘Breaking The Devil’s Heart’
H. A Goodman, has never been known to write boring novels. When he released his debut novel, Logic of Demons,…
Hope In Uncertain Times
A motivational book by a young writer proffers solution to problems in uncertain times A dreary economy, famine, advanced cyber…
Twelve Year-Old Dazzles With Debut Novel
For those who embrace writing as a career, success does not come so easy. But for 12-year old Glory Osandatuwa, the…