In the May 4th 2013 Edition of the Saturday Sun Newspaper (p.38), in the section devoted to Literary Review, Tunde Okanlawon wrote a tribute to Chinua Achebe titled What Achebe did not know. In the essay he tried to trace …
Chief Sylvester Okonkwo, a prominent indigene of Ojoto in Anambra State sat as if he was pinned to his seat, awestruck by the performances of members of Uyo Book Club who gathered in the Shakespeare Hall of Watbridge Hotel, Uyo, …
“If you want to get people to believe something really, really stupid, just stick a number on it.” Reading PROOFINESS is an exercise in and a proof of patience. At least, that is how I felt. Funny enough, there was …
SEVHAGE Literary and Development Initiative and the ALINEA Initiative are delighted to announce the launch of the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Nonfiction, funded and administered by their organisations. This prize, named in honour of the distinguished writer, broadcaster, …
In a momentous occasion, a vibrant new children’s library has officially opened its doors today in Uyo, capturing the spirit of community and cultural heritage. At hand to witness this novel idea were Professor Ndaeyo Uko, Professor Enobong Iwoketok, Dr. …
When I was a young girl, there were names that made waves. One of them was ‘Dr. Martin Akpan.’ This was as a result of his affiliation with Politics. Adults talked a lot about him; we, the children, wondered what …
By Udeme Nana THE session started with the Founder of Uyo Book Club Dr. Udeme Nana reading his poem, ‘Ode to Wole Soyinka’. He reviewed the life and times of the Nobel laureate, his contributions to literature, human rights and good …
By Imaobong Abraham In a quiet and serene atmosphere, Nerve relaxing and soothing, Lovely books speaking, Drinking from the well of knowledge, Soul refreshing like one gulping down living waters, Soothing balm good for the soul, These are my Dear …
By Udeme Nana The ongoing drumming of Anuka, Egede and Ogene on one side and Agbe, Ashiko and Bata on the other is an insult to the legacy and global stature of these two great Nigerians. Those who weigh in …
By UDEME NANA Anietie Usen is a multiple award-winning journalist who worked for Punch Newspaper and Newswatch Magazine. He was a Foreign Affairs Editor and later Political Editor of the Newsmagazine who covered and reported on several earth-shaking political events. …