Literature

Former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) is set to launch his long-awaited autobiography. Titled, A Journey In Service, it will be released on February 20, 2025, at the event billed for the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja.

Michael Igwe Esione’s journey from Anambra State to the global stage of filmmaking is a testament to his talent, dedication and vision.

Continuing its tradition of nurturing, supporting and showcasing young African artists, the Rele Arts Foundation recently kicked off its celebration of a decade with the 10th edition of the Young Contemporaries programme.

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Nasarawa State chapter will hold a special reading event in honour of Prof. Victor S. Dugga, a distinguished scholar and administrator.

The Economic Situation Room, a coalition of 48 civil society groups in Nigeria, has warned that the Federal Government's failure to release funds for completed contracts under the 2024 capital budget is having a devastating impact on businesses and the economy.

“My Revenge Is Laying with You” by Soty Pepple is a haunting spoken word poem that explores the dynamics of revenge, betrayal, and emotional devastation. The speaker’s calculated malice transforms intimacy into a battlefield, exposing the fragility of trust and the brutality of broken connections. While the poem explicitly grapples with romantic betrayal, its themes…

In an era where creativity and impactful storytelling are crucial, Nigerian advertising and creative professional Dele-Balogun is set to launch his highly anticipated literary project, Don't Tell These Stories. The book, described as a "multi-modal project," promises a riveting exploration of narratives often left unspoken in society. Dele-Balogun, Co-founder and Chief Impact Director of The…

Nigerian-American creative Monica Omorodion Swaida has unveiled a powerful memoir, They Love You Until You Start Thinking for Yourself, offering a candid glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of her japa journey. In this thought-provoking autobiography, Swaida shares her personal experiences as an immigrant teenager navigating a new culture, emphasizing the unwavering determination and resilience required to achieve success.…

There’s certainly a rarity in the poetry that turns the ordinary, mundane into something exotic and priceless, poetry you’d want to read and reread for its sheer, infinite pleasure. This is the sort of poetic gift that Sandison Jumbo has gifted his readers in Dinner on Saturn’s Rings (Kraft Books Limited, 2024, Ibadan). At once…

Book: Zenia, A Novella of Triumph Over shadows Author: Segunoke Temiloluwa Sedami Publisher: International Publishers Limited Year: 2023 Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of…

Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, as well as the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have congratulated the Erelu Kuti VI of Lagos and Erelu Yeye Oodua of the Source, Abiola Dosumu, on the 50th anniversary of her coronation.

A conversation with a winner of a major literary prize could be something of great delight to a man, especially if the participant in the discourse is close to the glowing ambience of ‘literary jurisprudence’.