A Chat With Robert Greene

robert greene

“Leroi, you fell off” Robert Greene said to me in a disappointed tone. “Not really, I just wanted to be humane” “But you ended up trusting people who were playing manipulative games around you, I can’t believe you were once …

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Celebrating An Icon Of Journalism – Mr Ray Ekpu @ 75

Ray Ekpu

By Uboho Bassey Our youths think it was way easier years ago. They see the elders standing on a pedestal of glory, accomplished, embellished with laurels, adorned in their garment of honour and feel intimidated and shortchanged by the realities …

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Book Review: “From Third World to First: The Singapore Story” – A Remarkable Journey of Transformation

from third world to first

“When I became Prime Minister in 1959, Singapore was not yet a nation; it was an island with a polyglot population of Chinese, Malays, Indians, and a residual colonial population of Europeans. Our average income was low, our literacy rate …

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Book Review: The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

What was the difference between the suffering of one and the suffering of many? The whole world was suffering and they didn’t care.” “The Underground Railroad” is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that tells the story of a young slave …

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Book Review: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré

By Iniobong Ikpe “I want to speak of all the things that are buried inside my heart, all the things I never knew I could say out loud because I was taught to be silent. But now I know there …

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Lessons from Abak Book Club’s First Reading Session of Saturday,14th January, 2023

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By Udeme Nana I arrived at the Library some minutes past 3pm and went straight to the section which holds classics. I wasn’t deterred by the dust-covered titles as I searched for a one of interest. Finally, I stumbled on …

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An Address by Dr. UDEME NANA, MIPRA, MNIPR, Founder & Progenitor of Book Clubs in Akwa Ibom State at the Opening of the 2nd National Conference of Book Clubs in Nigeria in Uyo on Friday,16th September, 2022 in  Watbridge Hotel and Suites, Uyo at 12 noon

Udeme Nana

Protocol I feel a tingling sensation of fulfilment right now and I thank God for how it has panned out from the moment of that flash of insight to embark on this journey in 2015. I shared that inspiration with …

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NBRP Conference: Stakeholders trace Nigeria’s leadership crisis to poor reading culture

NBRP Conference: Stakeholders trace Nigeria’s leadership crisis to poor reading culture

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s book sector have blamed the country’s developmental crisis on poor reading culture, noting that the issues of bad economy, insecurity, poor political configuration and educational impairment are traceable to the doorsteps of Nigerian national leaders who have …

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How R. Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad transformed the life of Imo-Abasi Jacob

“What kind of a man are you? I am a girl, I am in this room and you are not even looking at me!” The young lady exclaimed to him. He turned towards her and said, “Young lady, if you …

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How Aniekpeno Mkpanang rose to the top of his career

He stood on a bright and sunny day in 1997 and directed proceedings at the event. It was the official reception ceremony of the Military Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Navy Capt. John Adewusi in Uyo. He was the compere …

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