By Aniekpeno Mkpanang We cruised a leisurely two hours from Abidjan into the Ivorien city of Yamoussoukro with my eyes hovering on the skyline for good reason. All I needed to see immediately in this city was a brick and …
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. …
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 …
By UnyimeAbasi Odong My sons are overcoming a speech impediment I caused them in the early stages of their development. Today, my son said to me, ‘eka mmi, abo die?’. My heart swelled with pride. Much more than if he …
By Dara-Abasi Akpan On Saturday, 25th November 2023, the Uyo Book Club brought to a close the 2023 reading sessions. It was an honour to have one of our members, Mrs Elizabeth Oku James, the Vice principal of Cornelia Cornelly …
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 …
An advocacy by Dr Udeme Nana at the colloquium in honour of his excellency, arc. (obong) Victor Attah on his 85th birthday, monday, 20th November, 2023. Your Excellencies, our Guest of Honour, Pastor Umo Eno, and the man of the …
By Chioma Kalu Obot beat the previous world record of 124 hours for the longest read aloud marathon by clocking 145 hours. The new guinness world record holder for the longest read aloud marathon event, John Obot has said his …
Ibiono Ibom Book Club (IIBC) has marked its anniversary after twelve months of functional activities. This came few weeks after Abak Book Club (ABC) held a similar event, all in Akwa Ibom State. The Coordinator of IIBC, Min. Edet William …
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 …