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Deep Dreams - Top 100 Poems Of The Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2018

The young poets whose works are featured herein are noteworthy makers of the literature of their time. They are documenting their everyday experiences and eerie fantasies with much swagger and enthusiasm. Evident in their works is unconventionality licenced by topicality and creativity. They are engrossed in clearing their own path & ndash; telling their own tales as perceived with their ever roving eyes, in an original but atypical tone.

Yoruba Proverbs Handbook

Yoruba Proverbs Handbook provides over 2,500 Yoruba Proverbs along with their concise English translations in a clear, breezy and easy-to-read style. It is a handy reference on Yoruba proverbs to all those who love this amazing and robust language. Treat the book as a companion; take it wherever you go; treat it like a good friend and watch how proficient you become at Yoruba proverbs and Yoruba language as a whole. Be close to the book and you would be amazed how the proverbs in it would be close to you in your conversations and daily affairs. You would soon find yourself using the proverbs in your conversations and written communications. You would also find snippets of wisdom from the proverbs leaping in and venturing voices of counsels or cautions to you in your daily affairs. You should read the book from the beginning to the end at least once, and over and again, every now and then. Equally important, you should use Yoruba Proverbs Handbook as a reference to find and search out desired specific proverbs, anytime you need to. To make the search easy to do is one of the reasons the proverbs have been listed alphabetically in the book. Overall, Yoruba Proverbs Handbook should prove handy and helpful to anyone on the go.

Amaechi: The Past, The Present And Tomorrow - Chima Nwoke

Amaechi: The Past, the Present and Tomorrow is an anthology of short stories with themes of police/military brutality, espionage, re-imagined folktales and African traditional religious beliefs such as the mythology of the Igbo gods, and reincarnation. The genres explored in the anthology range from African folklore and mythologies, whodunit as well as heist thrillers, to Africanfuturism as well.

+600 Diaspora Icons

We are glad to share this with you and the world, hoping to change the & ldquo;Nigerian & rdquo; narrative, one story at a time. The compendium consists of pictures and biographies of over six hundred select Nigerians in the Diaspora who have excelled in various developmental sectors and are flying the flag of Nigeria high and excellently globally. Sectors covered include: Agriculture, Engineering, Education, Entertainment/Media, Fashion, Art and Literature, Finance! Economics, International Relations, Philanthropy and Humanitarian, Medicine/Healthcare, Oil and Gas, Politics/Law, Real Estate, Sports, Technology and Innovation. It also contains brief on the Nigerian Diaspora COVID-19 Support Group and a section on H.E. President Muhammadu Buhari & rsquo;s Diaspora Townhall Meetings. This compendium was put together to celebrate the 60th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria by highlighting the achievements of Nigerians in the Diaspora to the World.

Abba Kyari ; Portrait Of A Loyalist By Magnus Onyibe

What this book contains is a compilation of the good sides of the former Chief of Staff as espoused by his admirers whom I refer to as The Good; the not so bad accounts by those who felt let down and sidelined in the course of discharge of his duty as the ears and eyes of President Buhari, but tempered their anger with a balance of disappointment and compassion, and whom I have categorized as The Bad; and the very bitter ones amongst us who appear not ready to forgive Abba Kyari even in death and make no bones about their willingness to dance on his grave if they find the opportunity, perhaps owing to deep feelings of hurt arising from the loss of loved ones due to direct and indirect actions of Abba Kyari who they love to hate.

The Power Of Thought And Liberty

THE POWER OF THOUGHT AND LIBERTY In this book, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, presents a narrative that emphasizes the liberating power of thought through freedom which emanates from the search of knowledge. it is a piece that lends credence to the fact that when one conceives of a legitimate purpose in his heart, one should set out to accomplish it by making such purpose the centralizing point of one & rsquo;s thoughts. The author, with unpretentious delivery and deadpan dexterity, is able to point out that the average brain is naturally lazy and tends to take the line of least resistance. That until thought is linked with purpose, there is no intelligent accomplishment. This is fittingly illustrative of what transpires in his academic life, right from his formative years at Mary Knoll College, Okuku, Ogoja, which culminates in the University of California, Berkely in the United States of America. Through this academic journey, the author was able to prove that he is not limited by the size of his hope. Hence, he does not allow his thought to wander away into ephemeral fancies. This power of Human freedom has played a role in determining the course of human history and human fate. The author is not alone in this. There are more notable individuals both at the national and international levels that have partaken in such freedom of expression. Through this, they have been able to positively affect their immediate environments and the world in general. No doubt, there are disintegrating elements, which break up the straight line of effort, rendering it crooked, ineffectual and useless. But this book presents the royal road to self-control, through constructive use of thoughts. How well you understand the link between your thought and your manifestation, is crucial. This book emphasizes the thought that freedom is an innate part of a man. It is the only way to break free from the cycle of undesired realities. To achieve this, there should be a conscious thought of not identifying with negative thinking. Rooted in the teachings of values, the author intends to use this book as a vehicle to further spread such values and hopes that the instructive lessons captured in this book, will make the needed impact in the society.

The Maestro, The Magistrate And The Mathematician By Tendai Huchu

Three very different men struggle with thoughts of belonging, loss, identity and love as they attempt to find a place for themselves in Britain. The Maestro, a depressed, quixotic character, sinks out of the real world into the fantastic world of literature. The Magistrate tries to create new memories and roots, fusing a wandering exploration of Edinburgh with music. The Mathematician, full of youth, follows a carefree, hedonistic lifestyle, until their three universes collide.

Purple Hibiscus

Purple Hibiscus is the story of Kambili, a self-effacing teenage girl coming of age in Eastern Nigeria. Living in sheltered privilege, and at once in awe and fear of her fanatic, violent father, Kambili world starts to fall apart after she and her brother are sent from home to briefly visit an aunt and cousins. There, they learn about love and laughter, and so return to their strict, silent home forever changed.... Internationally acclaimed, winner of The Commonwealth Writers Prize for the Best First Book in 2005, Pur ple Hibiscus marked the debut of an astonishing literary talent. Purple Hibiscus is now on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) list for Literature.

Half of A Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's luminous and formidable talent was first seen in Purple Hibiscus, her 2004 novel about a childhood devastated by a religious patriarch, which won a Commonwealth writers' prize and was shortlisted for the Orange prize. Her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, takes its title from the emblem for Biafra, the breakaway state in eastern Nigeria that survived for only three years, and whose name became a global byword for war by starvation. Adichie's powerful focus on war's impact on civilian life, and the trauma beyond the trenches, earns this novel a place alongside such works as Pat Barker's Regeneration trilogy and Helen Dunmore's depiction of the Leningrad blockade, The Siege.

Egbegberun Owe Yoruba - International Edition

Egbegberun Owe Yoruba provides a collection of Yoruba proverbs from the Yoruba people of West Africa. By providing over 5,000 proverbs listed alphabetically, this book is clearly one of the largest resource of Yoruba proverbs, globally. Written completely in Yoruba language, the book would not only be appealing to those who can read and understand Yoruba language, but also those who want to improve their understanding of Yoruba proverbs in particular, and Yoruba language, in general.

The Black Hermit By Ngugi

In this play, Remi, the first of his tribe to go to university, ponders whether or not he should return to his people. Or should he continue to be a black hermit in the town? Amidst the backdrop of a politically torn country, Remi himself is torn between his sense of tribalism and nationalism. This struggle runs deep, as he finds it at the heart of his afflictions between himself, his marriage and familial relations, and his greater sense of obligations to his people and the country. The overwhelming nature of these problems drives him into isolation as a black hermit. His self-imposed exile into the city leads him to find contentment in the Jane, his new lover, and nightly clubbing. However, after he is lobbied to return to the tribe, he must now confront the demons of his past. The Black Hermit was the first published East African play in English. The play was published in a small edition by Makerere University Press in 1963, and republished in Heinemann & rsquo;s African Writers Series in 1968.

Nairobi Heat By Mukoma Wa Ngugi

IN MADISON, WISCONSIN, it & rsquo;s a big deal when African peace activist Joshua Hakizimana & mdash;who saved hundreds of people from the Rwandan genocide & mdash;accepts a position at the university to teach about & ldquo;genocide and testimony. & rdquo; Then a young woman is found murdered on his doorstep. Local police Detective Ishmael & mdash;an African-American in an & ldquo;extremely white & rdquo; town & mdash;suspects the crime is racially motivated; the Ku Klux Klan still holds rallies there, after all. But then he gets a mysterious phone call: & ldquo;If you want the truth, you must go to its source. The truth is in the past. Come to Nairobi. & rdquo; It & rsquo;s the beginning of a journey that will take him to a place still vibrating from the genocide that happened around its borders, where violence is a part of everyday life, where big-oil money rules and where the local cops shoot first and ask questions later & mdash;a place, in short, where knowing the truth about history can get you killed.

African Book: "kia To Se Igbeyawo"

Explaining to the youth (male/female) the culture and ethics to know before marriage. Before a crisis occurs, it is vital to have a conversation about morals and ethics within a marriage. in today's podcast, Mr. Adewale Adedoyin had discuss how, why, and when to have a morals and ethics within the context of marriage. He has explain the case of different kind of crises which has happen to different man and lady who has fallen in the hand of wrong spouse so with this medium he explained in the book titled "KIA TO SE IGBEYAWO"may we not fall into the hand of the wrong person.

The Gathering Of The Tribes By Evans Ufeli

"In this narrative, Evans comes to grips with a perennial African conundrum of negotiating modernity, communal responsibility and individual accountability. His ambition as an author is broad and his reach is deep. We have a positively engaging writer in Ufeli." & mdash; Tade Ipadeola, Winner, Nigeria Prize for Literature 2013. & ldquo;Evans' voice is determined. He insists on speaking, so the world must listen. He pours himself into social causes, representing the vulnerable in society, especially the girl child, with a relentless pursuit for a just society. In this prose lies his soul. & rdquo; & mdash; Joy Isi Bewaji, Curator, Writers Inc. Ike and his group of progressive patriots are on a mission to bring political reforms to the town of Anieze. Their resolve to ensure that the common good and future of the community becomes the focal point of governance meets with vehement resistance from the political establishment that has consistently betrayed the masses. But in the midst of the fierce battle for supremacy, violence and bloodletting that envelopes Anieze, The Gathering of the Tribes introduces us to the town & rsquo;s rich cultural heritage and tells of nubile damsels swinging to the intoxicating beats of the Atilogwu drum at the Ukwata Festival in a beautiful and daringly provocative narrative that will wrap the reader in warmth, intrigue and laughter. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Evans Ufeli had his formative years at the Airforce Base in Port-Harcourt, Kaduna and Lagos, before he discovered Etua & mdash; his hometown in Delta State, Nigeria. He studied at the University of Jos, the Lagos State University, the Nigeria Law School and at the Writers' Bureau, Manchester, England. He is an attorney-at-Law.

Americanah!

The bestselling novel & mdash;and one of Barack Obama & rsquo;s summer reading picks & mdash;from the award-winning author of We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele. & ldquo;From one of the world & rsquo;s great contemporary writers comes the story of two Nigerians making their way in the U.S. and the UK, raising universal questions of race and belonging, the overseas experience for the African diaspora, and the search for identity and a home. & rdquo; & mdash;Barack ObamaNominated as one of America & rsquo;s best-loved novels by PBS & rsquo;s The Great American ReadIfemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion & mdash;for each other and for their homeland.

Buhari's Way

Buhari surprised skeptics when he won the 2015 presidential election to become the 6th democratically elected president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. But the road to the presidency hadn't been a cakewalk. Buhari had to fight, persevere, and with a little bit of accidental luck, combined with his predecessor's self-destruct, and moribund administration, won a landslide victory. The years leading to the 2015 election had been volatile, with suspicions, mudslinging, and a free-for-all battle for the presidency. Did Buhari win the election by stoking riots, unrest and terrorism in Nigeria's northeast? Did he win because he was the only trusted politician left to solve Nigeria's numerous problems? Did murder, mayhem, blackmail, kidnapping, terrorism, insurgency and uncertainties, pave the way for Buhari's victory in the 2015 presidential election? Would Buhari have been charged with crime against humanity at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, for allegedly inciting the 2011 post election violence that killed many in the northeast of Nigeria if he had lost the election? This semi-biography of Buhari, and of Nigeria, answers and tells it all, with unfettered candor. This book is about Buhari, and about Nigeria and how the country has struggled since independence in 1960, to find its potential socioeconomic greatness, with one corrupt government after another. Will the new democratically elected 6th president solve Nigeria's problems and end the corruption that has become endemic and a way of life in this oil-rich but mismanaged nation? Can this former coup leader and dictator let go the soldier in him and become a true convert to democracy, or a converted democrat? Read Buhari's Way, to know if he will succeed or fail!

Anike Eleko By Sandra Joubeaud

written by Onajin and Sandra Joubealio about a young street seller who dreams of winning a scholarship so she is able to go to school.written by Onajin and Sandra Joubealio about a young street seller who dreams of winning a scholarship so she is able to go to school.

Write Me A Poem Volume 3 By Mark Nwagwu

Write Me a Poem by Mark Nwagwu, is a three-volume collection of poems written daily to God. The collection spans a whole year & ndash; Volume I (January-April), Volume II (May-August) and Volume III (September-December) & ndash; from January to December 2020. Nwagwu & rsquo;s Write Me a Poem is an excellent example of poetry written in the Catholic tradition of mystical poetry that has achieved especial accomplishment in the works of the Spanish Carmelite mystics like John of the Cross, but also in the life of his spiritual heir, Therese of Lisieux. As such, the poems are painfully aware of Good, Evil, and the deep connection a penitent soul could have with the creator. In the Divine, the poet has found both himself and all whom he has loved, and they remain steadfast. "The three-volume collection by Mark Nwagwu titled Write Me a Poem is a good example of poetry written in the Catholic tradition of mystical poetry, that has achieved especial accomplishment in the works of the Spanish Carmelite mystics like John of the Cross, but also in the life of his spiritual heir, Therese of Lisieux. As such, the poems are painfully aware of Good, of Evil, and the deep connection a penitent soul could have with the creator." Richard Anyah, writer, editor and African diaspora researcher "Mark Nwagwu, unapologetically Catholic Christian, takes readers to the very peak of contemplative prayer in the three volumes of Write Me a Poem. The poet paints riveting images that depict his vulnerability as a human person, yet, equally conscious of his intimate relationship with the Divine. Hence, this child-man that converses with so much candor with his Creator about everything and anything, melts into delectable tenderness when he speaks to the Madonna. The poet & rsquo;s identity as a child in the presence of Divinity is the groundwork of this three-volume collection. The humanity and sublime transcendence of Write Me a Poem leaves you with a soothing authenticity that lingers long after you have turned the last page." Nwachukwu Egbunike, poet and author of Blazing Moon and Nka & ldquo;Come, follow me, & rdquo; Jesus told them. And the disciples started a divine adventure. As Pope Francis never tires of repeating, & ldquo;we have heard many times that Christianity is not only a doctrine, it is not only a behaviour, it is not just a culture. Yes, it's all that, but first and foremost it's an encounter. A person is a Christian because he has met Jesus Christ, he has let himself to be met by Him. & rdquo; Professor Nwagwu has had that encounter, but like all love stories it cannot be conveyed in prose: it needs the poetic language. Only poetry can give voice to the reasons of the heart that reason cannot understand." Revd. Fr. Diego de Jodar, Doctor of Sacred Theology (STD) ABOUT THE AUTHOR MARK NWAGWU, a professor of cell and molecular biology, lived an unforgettable life as an undergraduate at University College, Ibadan, 1957-61. He took his Ph.D. at the University of Stock-holm, Sweden, did landmark research at the University of Connecticut, USA and Brock University, Canada as Associate Professor of Biological Sciences before his return to the University of Ibadan in 1976 from which he retired in 2002. A Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Professor Nwagwu revolutionized parasitological research in the basic sciences with the Cellular Parasitology Programme, at the cutting edge of research, not available anywhere in tropical Africa at its inception in 1987. A scientist of honour, Professor Nwagwu turned to literary works in retirement. An exciting writer of repute, he has published three novels, Forever Chimes (2008), My Eyes Dance (2010) and I Am Kagara (2016). He has also published four works of poetry, all dedicated to his dear wife, Professor Helen Onyemazuwa Nwagwu: Helen not of Troy (2008), Cat Man Dew (2010), HelenaVenus, (2013) and Time Came Upon Me (2019) written in her memory after her departure in 2018. Professor Nwagwu received the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Ibadan, in 2018, in celebration of her 70th anniversary.

The Mosquito Bite That Changed Olus Life

Olu is spoilt and obsessed with technology in most forms, from video games, to his iPad, to Television screens and to cap it all up he hails from an African tribe where boys are typically more & ldquo;special & rdquo; than girls so he always got away with more than his sisters. Being a son to privileged parents that own a technology company in the city made it worse as Olu did no chores and was very lazy. Take a journey with us into this book to find out what happened to Olu after he got a visit from a very common unwelcome & ldquo;guest & rdquo; in an African home; The Mosquito.

Where The Light Enters You By Servio Gbadamosi

Where the Light Enters You is a collection of 51 intriguing poems that interrogate various aspects of the African everyday experience & mdash;love, culture, music, and governance. Traversing time and space, the personal and public, the poet weaves verses of commitment that bristle with passion and hope for a troubled continent. Like his debut collection, Gbadamosi evokes the voices of older poets while remaining true to his own aesthetic program and vision. & ldquo;This is a deeply reflective sophomore collection & mdash;one which illuminates not just the myriad fields of loss but also the limitless horizons of the possible. And in many ways, this collection extends the cultural advocacy work of Servio Gbadamosi, a fine gentleman-poet, whose voice and actions in poetry, as in real life, continue to make a profound difference. & rdquo; & mdash; S. Su & rsquo;eddie Vershima Agema, award-winning poet and author, Home Equals Holes: Tale of an Exile

Nka! By Nwachukwu Egbunike

Grief peels layers off our being, and brings us face-to-face with our frailties and finiteness, so is Nka! & mdash;a collection of poetry that documents the poet's encounter with loss. The poet's reflections spawn an agony that is both raw and urgent, building up to a crescendo and erupting into a metamorphosis, in the poet-personas. Since language lacks the flexibility to truly articulate pain, we need to paint pictures of grief, to draw into our experiences, to reach for poignant moments, and to humanise them. Nka! is a reflection of that arduous attempt of negotiating memory through the poet's identity. Nwachukwu Egbunike & ndash; publisher, social media scholar and writer & ndash; lives in Ibadan, Nigeria. Egbunike is the author of Dyed Thoughts: a conversation in and from my country (2012), Blazing Moon (joint first runner-up of the 2015 Association of Nigeria Authors & rsquo; Prize for Poetry), and Hashtags: social media, politics and ethnicity in Nigeria (2018).

The Legend - Dr Nnamdi Azikwe

Age Range: 8 & ndash; 12 years This book is a very interesting chronicle of the life of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, popularly known as & lsquo;Zik of Africa & rsquo;. It begins with his parentage and his childhood years, and also traces his suffering in his attempt to acquire western education. It also treats Azikiwe & rsquo;s marital life, professional career and political successes, resulting in his election as the first indigenous Governor-General and ceremonial president of Nigeria. Events leading to Azikiwe & rsquo;s death are also highlighted.

A Man Of Destiny

This is the story of oppression and corruption of power. Obi ikediegwu reign of terror will not have been possible without the help of his warriors and Mmaelie. Emeli is seen transformed from a condemned soul to becoming the obi with the princess, only daughter of obei ikediegwu his wife. After this there is a general cleansing in the land, Led by bundu the great. The age long prophesy of the soothsayer okorocha concerning emeli destiny has finally come to pass.

History of the TIV

'This book accomplishes the vision of the Tiv forefathers who cared about Tiv history. Therefore, you, my Tiv brothers of this new generation that can read, read this history and tell it to others who cannot; of the things of our ancestors; so that whether they are literate or not, at least they will be able to know something about our forbears who have gone on before us. Further, do you, however great your knowledge may be, remember you are a Tiv. Remain a Tiv! Know the things of Tiv, for therein lies your pride. Let us lift ourselves up. As the old mushroom rots, another springs up in its place, that is why the mushroom, lives on.' (Akiga Sai: 1935)

Song of Soldier & Song of Prisoner By Timi Rowland Kpakiama

Song of Solider & Song of Prisoner is a collection of verse that observes the paradox of history where the saviour is also a sinner in need of being saved, calling for a revolution. In simple verse written in the voice of the everyday man, Kpakiama has forged a piece that is altogether powerful and devoid of obscurantist drudgery. This lends an air of authenticity to the entire work, as most political revolutions are perpetuated and borne by ill-educated actors, hence the originality of Kpakiama & rsquo;s muse. The opening lines of the work are triumphant and celebratory, in a way foreshadowing its ending, for most revolutions in Africa or elsewhere are only slaves to the tragic forces that power them. & ldquo;Kpakiama & rsquo;s poetry is undoubtedly the work of a mature mind, one whose sense of rhythm and genuine emotiveness mark him as a poet to watch among the emerging voices in contemporary Nigerian writing. & rdquo; & mdash; Professor Remi Raji ABOUT THE AUTHOR Timi Rowland Kpakiama was born in Benue State, Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and International Studies from the University of Jos, and a Masters degree in History from the University of Ibadan. He teaches at The West African Union University, as well as King Amachree International Secondary School both in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. His poetry draws its influences from Ijaw oral tradition, J.P. Clark, Okot P' Bitek and Mazisi Kunene. His publications include Salute to Our Mangrove Giants and Other Poems (Kraft, 2008) and Song of Benasoro (Parresia, 2013).

Kolera Onigba Meji

Written by Femi Osofisan, this Yoruba translation is by Adeleke Adeeko, a professor in the English department. Kolera Kolej is a satire which presents the comedy of politics in a brilliantly funny style, revealing an insight into the human weaknesses that often affect the conduct of public affairs. Underlying the satire however is a critical examination of African politics, a deeply serious concern of the state of the political and social condition of collective life on the continent.

Family Law In Nigeria By E. I. Nwogugu

This is the third edition of an established and leading book on family law in Nigeria. Since the last edition in 1990 significant judicial and statutory enactments have taken place in the area of study. The new edition incorporates these changes and explains their implications. The chapters have been comprehensively re-written to reflect the changes in the law and to update all relevant information including the Same Sex Bill and the Nigerian Law Reform Commissions draft Marriage Act. New chapters have been included on domestic violence and widowhood respectively to reflect the continuing developments in Nigerian family law. The new Child's Right Act of 2003 and the similar state legislations have been analysed in the three new chapters. The non-customary law rules in the intestate succession have been extensively recast to reflect the provisions of the Marriage act as contained in the Lawa of the Federation of Nigeria 2004. This edition has devoted considerable attention to the applicable customary laws on the family and provides extensive treatment of Islamic Law Rules and their interpretations and application by the superior court. Familu law in Nigeria presents a fresh view not only on the applicable rules on Nigerian family law but also suggest new directions and underlines the socio-economic implications.

No Easy Harvest

No Easy Harvest is many stories in one, indeed many books in one at the same time. It is a personal life story with many paradoxes the paradox of the small boy who was sent to the Qua The Mission Primary School, Idah, in 1949 by his mother with the sole purpose of acquiring the capacity to read the Holy Bible and possibly become a primary school teacher or an evangelist, to a young man who went on to acquire degrees from the University of Ibadan ( BSc ( Econ.), 1967 ) , the University of Chicago (MA Econ , 1960 ) and Michigan State University, East Lansing (PhD Agric Econ , 1979 ), culminating in an academic career, the paradox of an academic with primary interest in research , who shunned tempting administrative responsibilities, to one on whom was thrust, as an unintended consequence and against his wish, appointments as Pioneer Vice Chancellor , University of Agriculture , Makurdi (UAM ), Nigeria ( 1988-96 ), the invitation and persuasion to serve as Vice Chancellor, Kogi State University ( KSU ), Anyigba ( 2008-08 ), to his appointment as Deputy Director General, International Service for National Agricultural Research ( ISNAR ), The Hague, The Netherlands, 1998. The book provides details on the programme content of the author's leadership at the Federal Agricultural Coordinating Unit, UAM, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), and, at the international level, ISNAR This book does the unusual in providing details of the author's strategies and actual results from over 35 years of investing in the Nigerian stock market to serve as inspiration to others, sharing his philosophy of long - term investment. The lesson: the academic, even in a developing country, can attain clean financial security to complement a successful academic career, following certain principles and strategies contained in the book. On formal giving back to society, it details the author's founding and funding of two foundations: the Igala Education Foundation (2001) and the F.S. Idachaba Foundation for Research and Scholarship (IFRES) (2008). No Easy Harvest concludes with the honours and awards that have come the author's way , or special highlight are the award of the DSc (Honoris Causa) by the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta ( 2004 ), rated at that time by the National Universities Commission (NUC ) as the best university in Nigeria, and the crowning glory of it all, the author's conferment with the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM ) Award , the highest award that Nigeria confers on its citizen for academic excellence and outstanding intellectual achievement, and the presentation to the author of the certificate, medal and cash by President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa , State House, Abuja , on December 1 , 2011.

The Concubine: Elechi Amadi

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Reversing The Rot In Nigeria By Olusegun Oyegbami

"The case of Nigeria is a sad tale of what could have been." Nigeria has been described in unflattering terms. Nigeria has been run and entrusted to some political stalwart who at the end of the day betrayed people's loyalty.

A Cobbler’s Travail By Don Veta

& ldquo;A Cobbler & rsquo;s Travail & rdquo; stages the difficulties of a multi-tiered, multifaceted society faced with the most serious challenges. The play aptly draws the line between the most dignified, peaceful Islamic religion and its preposterous posture by ideological terrorists. Using satire as its weapon, the drama exposes societal ills and shows how unanswered economic and administrative issues lead destitute individuals to fall prey to shameless extremists. The play may act as a catharsis to purge this country, Nigeria, from the evil rampant on its territory. & rdquo; & mdash; Brigitte Poirson Retired Literary Lecturer, Writer and Poet, France & ldquo;The Play & ldquo;A Cobbler & rsquo;s Travail & rdquo; beams a searchlight on religious extremism, and its contemporary resonance in the exploration of what it means to be a Muslim. It explores the powerlessness of those drawn into terrorist movements in a world of inequality, destitution, corruption and oppression. & rdquo; & mdash; Dollin Holt Founder, Caprecon Foundation, UK & ldquo;A Cobbler & rsquo;s Travail & rdquo; stealthily creeps on a floorboard of intense mystery. Hammering wildly, brings the story to life. & rdquo; & mdash; Noleen Desiree Titus Founder, Victors and Not Victims of Abuse, South Africa About the Playwright: Akpoviri Akpoveta Prince, is a recipient of an Excellence Award by the Nigerian Top Executives in the Entertainment and Media Industry. An eclectic writer whose works cut through the creative literary gene. He is a respected writer, journalist, filmmaker, public intellectual and a social commentator who is using his work to address the many ills in the society. & ldquo;A Cobbler & rsquo;s Travail & rdquo; is his most recent literary works but he has contributed to various anthologies both locally and internationally. & ldquo;Don Veta & rdquo;, as he is fondly called by his peers and business associates, lives in Warri and a proud father of a lovely daughter.

Blackass By Igoni Barrett

One of the finest writers around...known for the raw energy of his prose and and characters that feel alive on the page. -- The Guardian Blackass is a perfection introduction to the different screaming slices of one of the world's most dynamic cities -- Lagos. -- Binyavanga Wainaina

Arrest The Music!: Fela And His Rebel Art And Politics By Tejumola Olaniyan

A lively study of the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and a persuasive interpretation of the social context, instrumentation, lyrics, visual art, and people through which he produced his music.

Drumbeats - The Proverbs of Africa

Proverbs in most African languages are crisp, pithy and condensed means of saying much with few words. Obii Okwelume has curated a solid collection of wisdom and inspiration from the African continent that are relevant to the custom, tradition, experience and way of life of the people. These idiomatic and at times diplomatic sayings contain moral lessons and advice that touch on all conditions of life.

Utilising Sworn Traditional African Oaths In Curbing Corruption And Effecting Justice

A 350 page paper back blue coloured, grey background book with a historical rendition on the utility and national interest role of the traditional oath regime in curbing public office corruption and misgovernance in Nigeria.

Kita And The Dusty Red Road

Kita loves to kick up dust along the red dusty road. She doesn & rsquo;t listen when her mama warns her not to do this. One day, she kicks up so much red dust she awakens the Dust Eater. Kita is scared. Can anybody save her?

Hurricane Lover - Poem

Love and hatred are what we all feel, what often define who we are. And yet what we can hardly define, even in the finesse of language. Hurricane Lover is an attempt to tackle the & ldquo;undefinability & rdquo; of love, to take us to the philosophical limits of feelings. In crisp innuendoes and refreshing images, Ekaete George describes love in a way that reminds us of how the transcendental art of poetry can always help us grasp the ungraspable. But also Hurricane Lover is a remarkable blend of feeling and flesh that urges us to rethink our incapacity to engage the materiality of feeling, to give and take genuine love.E. E. Sule

Beyond Aesthetics: Use, Abuse, And Dissonance In African Art Traditions - Hardcover

Beyond Aesthetics is a passionate discussion of the role of identity, tradition, and originality in making , collecting, and exhibiting African art today. Soyinka considers objects that have stirred controversy, and he decries dogmatic efforts - whether colonial or religious- to suppress Africa's artistic traditions. By turns poetic, provocative and humorous, Soyinka affirms the power of collecting to reclaim tradition. He urges African artists, filmmakers, collectors, and curators to engage with their aesthetic mand cultural histories.

An Expository Compilation Of Yoruba Proverbs, Volume 2 J - Y - International Edition

This book, An Expository Compilation of Yoruba Proverbs, Volume 2, the second part of a two volumes book, is essentially based on Yoruba proverbs compiled, translated and posted for several years now on "I Love Yoruba Proverbs" Facebook page and Twitter account created and administered by the author. The book, which provides over 2,500 Yoruba proverbs treated alphabetically, accompanies each proverb with its English language translation and underlying wisdom or meaning. Volume 1 of the book, presents Yoruba proverbs starting with the Yoruba alphabets of A to I in Chapters 1 to 10, while Volume 2 covers proverbs starting from J to the last Yoruba alphabet of Y in Chapters 11 to 24. Each volume ends with a comprehensive index, which provides a summarised listing of all the proverbs in alphabetical order with each proverb shortened for ease of presentation, and indicating the Volume and the page number of the book, the proverb can be found. The index allows the reader to search and check for the details of any proverb in any of the volumes of the book. With its direct and easy-to-read style, this book should prove invaluable to anyone interested in improving his or her knowledge of Yoruba proverbs and vocabulary, as well as deepening his or her proficiency of Yoruba language, as a whole. Its content should also prove a useful resource for further research work on different aspects of Yoruba proverbs.  

Ajayi Crowther By Femi Osofisan

SAMUEL AJAYI CROWTHER was born in 1809 in the little village of Osogun, now in the southwestern state of Oyo in Nigeria. Captured by slave-raiders in 1821, he was freed by British war ships and settled in Freetown. There, he became educated, was baptized, and the first student enrolled at the famous Fourah Bay College. He became a priest of the Anglican Church, was posted to Abeokuta along with others to start the mission there and, having participated in some expeditions up the Niger River, was eventually appointed as the first black Bishop for West Africa.

Transition

Transition is a collection of poems mirroring the experiences of nation-building from the cataclysmic epoches of the military to the emergence of civil rule, up to the visionary hopes of a new Nigeria.

Dear Ijeawale

Dear Ijeawele From the best-selling author of Americanah, Half of a Yellow Sun and We Should All Be Feminists comes a powerful new statement about feminism today & ndash; written as a letter to a friend. Here are fifteen invaluable suggestions & ndash; compelling, direct, wryly funny, and perceptive & ndash; for how to empower a daughter to become a strong, independent woman. From teaching a young girl to read widely and recognize the role of language in reinforcing unhealthy social norms; encouraging her to choose a helicopter, and not only a doll, as a toy if she so desires; having open conversations with her about appearance, identity, and sexuality; criticizing cultural norms surrounding marriage; and debunking the myths that women are somehow biologically designed to be in the kitchen, and that men can & ldquo;allow & rdquo; women to have full careers, Dear Ijeawele goes right to the heart of sexual politics in the twenty-first century. It will start a new and urgently needed conversation about what it really means to be a woman today.

Little Birds and Ordinary People

Part memoir, part philosophical reflection, this book contains a collection of stories that encapsulate the coming-of-age of one man against the backdrop of a newly independent country, in flux. Delicate, analytical, and deeply detailed, Little Birds and Ordinary People provides a glance into Nigeria's changing landscape using one man & rsquo;s life as a telescope for us all & mdash; as a guide, as a study, as a set of choices and the often jarring impact of their consequences.

Love Does Not Win Elections

Ayisha Osori, writer, lawyer, and advocate for social justice, ran for the People & rsquo;s Democratic Party & rsquo;s ticket to the House of Representatives in 2015. and lost. This is her story. Love Does Not Win Elections is a pitch perfect account of our primary process in Nigeria.Jacqueline Farris, DG, Shehu Musa Yar & rsquo;Adua Foundation Ayisha & rsquo;s gripping account reminds us of depth of the work required to fix the Nigerian question at both ends of the spectrum & ndash; leadership and followership.Seun Onigbinde, Founder, BudgIT Ms. Osori charts her attempt to secure a People & rsquo;s Democratic Party & rsquo;s ticket to the Federal House of Representatives in a way that makes plain why Nigerian politics is not working for Nigerians & hellip;This book is a baton. Those who are contemplating politics in Nigeria would do well to pick it up.Feyi Fawehinmi Compelling book for those who seek to understand the powers of political wheelerdealers.Olusegun Adeniyi, author, Against the Run of Play

A State of Our Own

This engaging, thought-provoking lecture triggers crucial questions: Why is the 'state' in Africa often a colossal 'millstone' rather than a 'cornerstone' of development? Why have African states, post-independence, retained inherited colonial structures? Why are people in many parts of Africa poorer today than at independence, and standards of living and security have depreciated? The author posits that the African continent needs a 'second independence' in which the primary aim would be to reclaim the state for citizens; not by bypassing the state but by making the state a genuine partner for development.

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

"'Irrestitible' describes Long Walk to Freedom, which must be one of the few political autobiographies that's also a page-turner - Los Angeles Times Book Review Back Bay Books

African Proverbs II

A compilation of proverbs from all over Africa showing the richness of African culture and tradition, as well as the continuing relevance of these timeless words of wisdom in our increasingly globalised and digitalised world.

Unwavering Will By Hannatu Amos-ehicheoya

At the age of fifteen and about to complete her secondary education, Neenah, thrown out of her late father & rsquo;s house by her stepmother, faced the sure possibility of expulsion from school. Her unplanned entanglement with the only child of a wealthy business man from the city snowballed into situations that flipped many people & rsquo;s egos around and threw them into a mess and apart. UNWAVERINGW ILL is a story of heartbreak, betrayal, rejection, hope and resilience to succeed. HANNATU AMOS-EHICHEOYA is an indigene of Adamawa State in North East Nigeria. She holds a Ph.D in International Relations from the University of Abuja. She works with the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. With a strong flair for writing and storytelling, she has written a number of unpublished short stories. Unwavering Will is her first published work.

An Expository Compilation Of Yoruba Proverbs, Volume 1 A-I - International Edition

This book, An Expository Compilation of Yoruba Proverbs, Volume 1, the first part of a two-Volumes book, is essentially based on Yoruba proverbs compiled, translated and posted for several years now on "I Love Yoruba Proverbs" Facebook page and Twitter account created and administered by the author. The book, which provides over 2,500 Yoruba proverbs treated alphabetically, accompanies each proverb with its English language translation and underlying wisdom or meaning. Volume 1 of the book, presents Yoruba proverbs starting with the Yoruba alphabets of A to I in Chapters 1 to 10, while Volume 2 covers proverbs starting from J to the last Yoruba alphabet of Y in Chapters 11 to 24. Each volume ends with a comprehensive index, which provides a summarised listing of all the proverbs in alphabetical order with each proverb shortened for ease of presentation, and indicating the Volume and the page number of the book, the proverb can be found. The index allows the reader to search and check for the details of any proverb in any of the volumes of the book. With its direct and easy-to-read style, this book should prove invaluable to anyone interested in improving his or her knowledge of Yoruba proverbs and vocabulary, as well as deepening his or her proficiency of Yoruba language, as a whole. Its content should also prove a useful resource for further research work on different aspects of Yoruba proverbs.  

Half Of A Yellow Sun - Nlp Vlisco Edition

Ugwu, a boy from a poor village, works as a houseboy for a university professor. Olanna, a young woman, has abandoned her life of privilege in Lagos to live with her charismatic new lover, the professor. And Richard, a shy English writer, is enthralled to Olanna & rsquo;s enigmatic twin sister. As the horrific Biafran war engulfs them, they are thrown together and pulled apart in ways they had never imagined. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & rsquo;s masterpiece, winner of the Orange Prize for Fiction, is a novel about Africa in a wider sense: about the end of colonialism, ethnic allegiances, class and race & ndash; and about the ways in which love can complicate all of those things. This new edition by Narrative Landscape Press was designed in collaboration with Vlisco, the wax print textile company.

Witness To Justice - An Insider's Account of Nigeria's Truth Commission

WITNESS TO JUSTICE: An Insider's Account of Nigeria's Truth Commission by Matthew Hassan Kukah Matthew Kukah never fails to astonish with the depth and breadth of his knowledge. He has deployed this in dealing with one of the most complex and explosive issues of our time. The Ogoni issue has domestic and international dimensions which excite emotions on all sides. This book is a welcome addition to knowledge on the issue. It contributes to an understanding of what is involved. - Bolaji AKINREMI Former Foreign Affairs Minister

Noirledge - Sorosoke: An Endsars Anthology By Jumoke Verissimo And James Yeku

Sorosoke: An #Endsars Anthology began as a digital archive of poetry on the EndSARS movement of 2020 on Brittle Paper, functioning as a real-time repository of poetic thoughts on the protests against police brutality that took place both online and in numerous Nigerian locations. This print edition of the anthology rearticulates a similar poetics of resistance, emphasizing the activist voice of a new generation of writers resisting the tyranny of silence and state violence.

1999 Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria 1

Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954. Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954.Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria has had a series of constitutions. The current constitution was enacted on 29 May 1999. Nigeria's first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered as a Crown Colony. The constitutions enacted during this period were those of 1913 (which came into effect on 1 January 1914), 1922, 1946, 1951 and 1954.

Geology Of Nigeria

Geology of Nigeria, C. A. Kogbe. Author, C. A. Kogbe. Editor, C. A. Kogbe. Contributor, University of Ife. Center for Advanced Studies.

Perspectives On Nigeria's National And External Relations

This collection of essays reflects different perspectives from which leading Nigerian scholars have interrogated key aspects of Nigeria's national politics and external relations in the last few decades. The contributors also offer projections into possible alternative future scenarios for Nigeria not only as a nation state but also as an important member of the international community and a major actor on the international stage. Some of the issues include the impact of the global democratisation upsurge on Nigeria's foreign policy, the competition between career and political ambassadorial appointments, while the idea of a concert of medium powers, initiated by Bolaji Akinyemi in the 1980s, has been explicitly clarified as a visionary foreign policy engagement by Nigeria, especially now that several medium powers are coming together to impact world affairs. The prospects for strategic partnership between Nigeria and some powers such as the UK, the USA, China and Russia were evaluated in addition to the fortunes of the Technical Aid Corps as an instrument of Nigeria's foreign policy. The challenges of meeting the MDGs, the continued significance of the nation's commitment to global Peace Support Operations, the country's quest for a United Nations Security Council permanent seat, as well as the growing and emerging domestic security challenges and their defining character on the nation's politics and international relations were all reflected upon among several others. Put together in honour of Professor Bolaji Akinyemi in celebration of his 70th birthday, the papers are, in a way, an appreciation of his personal life, politics, scholarship, public and ministerial career in the service of his nation and humanity.

Nigeria Dancing On The Brink

Nigeria Dancing on the Brink - John Campbell & ldquo;This lucidly written book will appeal to scholars, policymakers, and general readers. John Campbell explores key political, economic, and social issues and frankly evaluates U.S. policies in helping or inhibiting the building of a stable, democratic, and less corrupt Nigeria. It is essential reading for all concerned about the unfulfilled potential, and uncertain future, of this complex nation. & rdquo; & mdash;Richard Joseph, Northwestern University & ldquo;A fascinating work. With the detail Ambassador Campbell provides based on his Abuja assignment, the book is a lucid and valuable contribution to understanding contemporary Nigeria. Campbell writes with unusual candor, and with his initial academic training as a historian, he brings analytical discipline to his writing. This is much more than a mere memoir. & rdquo; & mdash;Crawford Young, University of Wisconsin, Madison Campbell argues that the breakdown of elite consensus, the lingering problems in the Niger-Delta, the crisis in the Middle Belt and the religious extremism that has made the North combustible, are all the key fault lines that could make the result of the forthcoming elections problematic. ...He has captured our stasis in the following words: & ldquo;Nigeria's top political personalities have largely remained the same since the end of the civil war; they have merely aged in place... & rdquo; Campbell comes across as one who loves Nigeria and wants her to succeed. & ndash; Fr. Matthew H. Kukah & ldquo;Nigeria, the united States & rsquo; most important strategic partner in West Africa, is in trouble. While Nigerians often claim they are masters of dancing on the brink without falling off, the recent vacuum in government authority, the upcoming 2011 elections, and escalating violence in the Niger Delta and the north may finally provide the impetus that pushes it into the abyss of state failure. & rdquo; John Campbell explores Nigeria & rsquo;s postcolonial history and presents a nuanced explanation of the events and conditions that have carried this complex, dynamic, and very troubled giant to the edge. Central to his analysis are the oil wealth, endemic corruption, and elite competition that have undermined Nigeria & rsquo;s nascent democratic institutions and alienated an increasingly impoverished population. State failure would damage the interest of the United States, but it is not inevitable. Campbell suggests concretepolicy options that would allow the United States to help Nigeria avoid state failure and promote political, social, and economic development.

Nigeria Dancing On The Brink - John Campbell

Nigeria Dancing on the Brink - John Campbell & ldquo;This lucidly written book will appeal to scholars, policymakers, and general readers. John Campbell explores key political, economic, and social issues and frankly evaluates U.S. policies in helping or inhibiting the building of a stable, democratic, and less corrupt Nigeria. It is essential reading for all concerned about the unfulfilled potential, and uncertain future, of this complex nation. & rdquo; & mdash;Richard Joseph, Northwestern University & ldquo;A fascinating work. With the detail Ambassador Campbell provides based on his Abuja assignment, the book is a lucid and valuable contribution to understanding contemporary Nigeria. Campbell writes with unusual candor, and with his initial academic training as a historian, he brings analytical discipline to his writing. This is much more than a mere memoir. & rdquo; & mdash;Crawford Young, University of Wisconsin, Madison Campbell argues that the breakdown of elite consensus, the lingering problems in the Niger-Delta, the crisis in the Middle Belt and the religious extremism that has made the North combustible, are all the key fault lines that could make the result of the forthcoming elections problematic. ...He has captured our stasis in the following words: & ldquo;Nigeria's top political personalities have largely remained the same since the end of the civil war; they have merely aged in place... & rdquo; Campbell comes across as one who loves Nigeria and wants her to succeed. & ndash; Fr. Matthew H. Kukah & ldquo;Nigeria, the united States & rsquo; most important strategic partner in West Africa, is in trouble. While Nigerians often claim they are masters of dancing on the brink without falling off, the recent vacuum in government authority, the upcoming 2011 elections, and escalating violence in the Niger Delta and the north may finally provide the impetus that pushes it into the abyss of state failure. & rdquo; John Campbell explores Nigeria & rsquo;s postcolonial history and presents a nuanced explanation of the events and conditions that have carried this complex, dynamic, and very troubled giant to the edge. Central to his analysis are the oil wealth, endemic corruption, and elite competition that have undermined Nigeria & rsquo;s nascent democratic institutions and alienated an increasingly impoverished population. State failure would damage the interest of the United States, but it is not inevitable. Campbell suggests concretepolicy options that would allow the United States to help Nigeria avoid state failure and promote political, social, and economic development.

Americanah

Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion & mdash;for each other and for their homeland

Alani The Troublemaker & Other Stories

Age Range: 13 & ndash; 16 years The work is a collection of four independent stories. The title story Alani the Troublemaker tells the story of a boy who seems to be out of control. It is later revealed that his bad behavior is a result of his father & rsquo;s death and the extreme grief he felt. He is encouraged by his uncle who also shares memories of his father with him. Alani decides to mend his ways and the change is really dramatic.

Americanah

Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success, she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post-9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Fifteen years later, they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion & mdash;for each other and for their homeland