Fond Recollections As Uyo Book Club Honours Christopher Okigbo, the Bard of Idoto

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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,  …

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Unveiling The Rhythm of “Those Teenage Years”

THOSE TEENAGE YEARS by Ekaette Umoh

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 …

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MediaFuse-Dentsu Nigeria Boosts Reading Culture, Sponsors Uyo Book Club Reading Session

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, …

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Femi Adesina Reads With Uyo Book Club: Recollections From an Ex-Aso Rock Resident

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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 …

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A Summary of our Reading Sessions for First Quarter (January – March), 2024

Uyo Book Club reading session for 2024 began in January after the 2023 reading session had ended in November. The first reading session for the year, which was held on Saturday, the 27th of January, 2024, at Shakespeare Hall, Watbridge …

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Grammys 2024: Michelle Obama clinches second win in Audiobook category, edging out Bernie Sanders and Meryl Streep

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Culled from Hindustan Times Michelle Obama triumphs at the Grammys, clinching her second win for best audiobook with ‘The Light We Carry.’ The 60-year-old former first lady recorded the voiceover for her third book, which was published in November 2022. …

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Akwa Ibom State Social Reading Circuit Off to a Great Start in 2024

The Akwa Ibom State social reading circuit started on Saturday, 13th January with a session at Abak Book Club. The Coordinator, Mary Jonas presented a review of Atomic Habits by James Clear. On Saturday, 20th January, Raffia City Book Club …

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Uyo Book Club 2023 Colloquium Celebrates Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah At 85

By Uboho Bassey The Uyo Book Club on Monday, 20th November, 2023, honoured former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Arc. (Obong) Victor Attah, with a Colloquium coinciding with his 85th birthday. The event left no one in doubt that Uyo …

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John Obot Of The Uyo Book Club To Break Guinness World Record On Longest Marathon Reading Aloud…As Club Member

Guinness World Record On Longest Marathon Reading

Uyo Book Club was agog during the June reading session as the Founder, Dr Udeme Nana, broke the news that a member of the Club, Mr John Obot, is ready to drag the world’s attention again to Akwa Ibom State …

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Proper Management of Diversity, Effective Leadership, Keys to Nigeria’s Progress – Ekong Sampson….as he absolves Lord Lugard of any blame

By Aluu Vincent The Senator-Elect for Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Dr. Ekong Sampson, has identified proper management of diversity and effective leadership as keys to Nigeria’s progress. He also absolved Lord Lugard of any blame to the nation’s current …

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