Ray Ekpu appeals gov’t support for Nigeria’s maiden book clubs conference in Uyo

Ray Ekpu appeals to Gov't on Books Conference

By Umoh Joshua As the maiden National Conference of Book Clubs in Nigeria inches closer, an Akwa Ibom-born iconic journalist and one time World Editor of the Year, Ray Ekpu has appealed to Governments at all levels, corporate organizations, individuals …

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Justice Ita Mbaba throws weight behind National Book Clubs Conference, Uyo 2021

Dr Udeme Nana, Justice Ita Mbaba, Dr Ekong Sampson

A Justice of the Court of Appeal, His Lordship, Hon.(Justice) Ita Mbaba has endorsed the forthcoming National Book Clubs and Reading Promoters taking place in about a fortnight in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Mbaba, himself a respected books person and …

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Uyo books a place in history

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By Ray Ekpu When book lovers troop into Uyo, Akwa Ibom State next month to hold the first Book Clubs conference in Nigeria, the town would have registered its name in history as a book-loving city. This journey started on …

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Uyo Book Club advocates use of indigenous culture to enrich Writings

chinua achebe

…as Des Wilson, Ors celebrate Achebe’s rich cultural offerings and  Ekong Sampson calls for indigenization of names By Samuel Udoma The need to tap into the rich reservoir of our African cultural heritage for the enrichment of  literary exertions has …

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Uyo 2021: UBC unveils logo for National Book Clubs Conference

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The Local Organizing Committee of the fast approaching, National Book Clubs and Reading Promoters Conference, ‘Uyo 2021’ headed by Rt Hon.(Barr) Ekong Sampson earlier today unveiled the Official Logo for the book festival holding in September. In a ceremony held …

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Uyo Book Club celebrates Wole Soyinka at 87

It was a rendition of eulogies as authors, poets and others converged Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to celebrate Wole Soyinka at 87. Prof Soyinka is a professor of Comparative Literature and the 1986 Nobel Prize winner in Literature. …

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Okorocha, Ekong Sampson, Anietie Usen, ors hail A/Ibom teen author as UBC launches her debut effort

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…former Imo Gov promises to host child prodigy in Abuja; ‘Maadiah – a special talent’ – Sampson By Samuel Udoma No less personalities than a former Governor of Imo State and serving Senator at the National Assembly, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, …

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Uyo Book Club holds on Democracy Day

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…readers demand thorough investigation into murder of Ini Umoren …Ekong Sampson says plans underway for 1st ever National Book Clubs conference By Dianime Uko Review of the book, “The Sombre Years” by the author, Pemii Ben, a Port Harcourt-based writer, …

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UBC launches The Brook Newsletter

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The unveiling of THE BROOK, the newsletter of Uyo Book Club held on Friday 23rd April 2021.   Special Guests:Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, VC UNIUYO.Comrade Ini Ememobong, Hon. Commissioner for Information & Strategy, AKS.Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, Hon. Commissioner , Ministry of Education, AKS.Dr …

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Recollections of the World Book Day 2021

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…..As Uyo Club marks world book day 2021 with Village Boy at NCI By Nseabasi Valentine Today was a full investment in the future. Raindrops that totally make an ocean… It’s been WORLD BOOK DAY today, 23rd April 2021  and …

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