UBC Desk 
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, …
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, …
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. …
by Uboho Bassey The Uyo Book Club monthly reading session has come and gone, but its echoes will reverberate for much longer. Held Saturday, May 25th at the Shakespeare Hall of Watbridge Hotel, the event started at 4:00pm. The anticipation …
“Reader’s Digest UK Shuts Down After 86 Years”. This was the caption, the heading. Whether as a literati or casual reader, this caption – the shutdown of a media house and a fondly-read publication – was always going to elicit …
A leading integrated marketing communications network, MediaFuse-Dentsu Nigeria, has announced its sponsorship of the Uyo Book Club, a vibrant community of book lovers based in Akwa State, Nigeria. The event, aligned with MediaFuse-Dentsu Nigeria’s commitment to fostering creativity and knowledge, …
By Uboho Bassey THE CALL TO SERVICE : °====°====°====°====° “PLEASE, HOLD ON FOR THE PRESIDENT.” Aso Rock. Located in the Three Arms Zone Asokoro. A sprawling estate of labyrinthine corridors and opulent chambers: a neoclassical and palladian architectural wonder. There …