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In The Name Of Our Father By Olukorede Yishua And A Person Of Heft By Bolaji Olatunde

In the Name of Our Father by Olukorede Yishau The desire to become a novelist suddenly seizes Justus Omoeko. He wants another title other than a journalist for which thousands know him. He is soon inspired by the story of a popular prophet in town and decides to write a thriller out of the dark patch that is the life of this renowned man of God, who has the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Force, General Sani Idoti, as one of his clients.Prophet T.C. Jeremiah hits the jackpot when the military usurper in power recruits him to help ensure his longevity in office. Money begins to fall into his accounts as though he has a cash tree at the back of his house. But, the more money he makes, his family falls apart. He performs miracles. Yet, his ex-prostitute wife finds it hard to conceive. It has been shortlisted for the NLNG Literature Prize 2021. A Person of Heft by Bolaji Olatunde It is 2015. Nigeria has a new president who has promised change and prosperity for Nigerians. Tomi Makinde is a young Nigerian professional woman struggling to get a foothold in corporate Nigeria. As her marketing career grows, she finds herself catapulted fast to unexpected heights due to a chance encounter. As she climbs the corporate ladder, she contends with intense power play and betrayal. Despite her professional success, she is haunted by the memories of her parents & rsquo; failed marriage. She is afraid of letting her guard down to allow love in.Demola Gbolahan is a young accountant in who seems to have it made.His colleagues, family and friends are mystified by his unmarried status. They continually pile pressure on him to get hitched. As tries to fix his marital status, he has to battle with high stakes workplace corruption.Wayne Crawly, young, successful British engineer, is keen on making the most of the Nigerian business environment, and enjoying the various cultures on offer. From all appearances, he is the quintessential expatriate, a gentleman who can do no harm, until push comes to shove.What do these three individuals have in common, apart from their youth? They all live in Abuja when their paths cross.Their lives intertwine and intersect in more ways than they bargain for in this story of sleaze, cut-throat corporate competition, malfeasance and romance set in Nigeria & rsquo;s capital city. With a supporting cast of wily and eccentric characters, the reader is certain to live the Abuja life through various eyes.

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.

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.

The Full Adichie Collection

Narrative Landscape Press presents the writings of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. A package of 6 books: The novels: Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, and Americanah The short story collection, The Thing Around Your Neck. The Essays: We Should All be Feminists, Dear Ijeawele and Notes on Grief These new editions were designed in collaboration with Vlisco, the wax print textile company.

Pride And Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a novel of manners by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of the British Regency. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London. Page 2 of a letter from Jane Austen to her sister Cassandra (11 June 1799) in which she first mentions Pride and Prejudice, using its working title First Impressions. Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth. Though Austen set the story at the turn of the 19th century, it retains a fascination for modern readers, continuing near the top of lists of "most loved books." It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, selling over 20 million copies, and receives considerable attention from literary scholars. Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic adaptations and an abundance of novels and stories imitating Austen's memorable characters or themes.

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.

Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous: The Story Behind The Headlines

A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services.

The Girl In The Rain By Chiamaka Jessica Onumaegbu

This debut collection of poems is a well-written anthology that shows consummate poetic word-Power and passionate feelings. The poems flow like songs that burst out from rivulets of emotions. The language is compelling and the themes well-cultivated to intertwine with one another like beautifully woven pieces of intelligence.

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.

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.

The Secret Place Of The Most High

A hilarious, intriguing, satirical.. A little village in the heart of West Africa wakes up to find that it is under siege. At first it looks like all that will be needed is the usual appeasement of the very gods it worships, but as events unfold, the poor village discovers that its own gods are mere servants to much higher powers than it can imagine. About the Author Raphael Adekunle Ajayi is a prolific writer, Bible scholar and inspirational speaker. For a person who holds a B.Sc in Computer Science and an MBA in Management Technology, he packs a fantastic sense of humour and imaginative depth that is hard to fathom. Raphael combines a rare capacity for logical thinking with a deep spiritual and prophetic calling and loves to inspire young persons to actualise their God-given potentials. A practicing Programmer and specialist in Change Management, he is a member of the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM) as well as the Nigeria Market Research Association (NIMRA). He is happily married to his loving wife, Funmi and they have beautiful children.

To Live Again Book - Ray Anyasi

Damilola Koka (Dami K) is a cheerful, free spirited girl raised in Ibadan. When in 2011 she went to offer her NYSC service in the crusty village of Gumao, Bauchi State, she expects to catch all the fun she could. Things are going fine until the post election crises in the North. She and her friends find themselves lost in the vast Sahara. She is losing her friends to deadly beasts and monstrous humans by the day. If she must go home to her widowed mother in one piece, she must find the shortest route to the nearest civilization before whatever is after her finds her. To Live Again is a story of trust or mistrust between friends, struggle for survival, youthful crave for love, romance and social acceptance.

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.  

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.

Scarlet By Alexander Emmanuel

For many generations, uncertainty and tension have pervaded both the people of Under The Sky and the wraiths of Kiriyanga, but they trudge on, while holding on to the little streaks of light at the end of this seemingly-never-ending tunnel & ndash; a prophecy that order would be restored on the Day of Scarlet. This imminent respite however, comes with stringent conditions: & ldquo; & hellip; until a woman drinks from the confluence of two rivers that do not mix, the Day of Scarlet will not come. & rdquo; Scarlet is an inquiry into the absurdity of possessing absolute power or its pursuit thereof. With strong allusions to the Grecian myth of Zeus and Hades, and Yoruba myths of love triangles among gods as told of Osun, Ogun, and Sango, or Yemoja, Obatala, and Ogun, woven into and set in tales from Kikuyu lore, Alexander Emmanuel Ochogwu lends his voice to the conversations around politics and power-grabbing in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.

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.

Iredi War (a Folkscript) By Sam Ukala

Iredi War was the winner of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2014. The playwright introduces the notion of 'folk script' with its special stamp. The use of the oral literature genre allows for the full exploitation of the creative licence which allows for the swings from the historical to the oral, the natural to the supernatural, the real to the fantastic.

Wanderer Cantos By Remi Raji

& ldquo;It is always a delight to read a work by Remi Raji. Master craftsman, with a unique gift for the magical feel of tone and trope, word and cadence, melody and meaning, Raji has certainly established himself now as one of our finest poets. This new collection from his stable does not disappoint. Plucked out of the poet's numerous journeys through different lands and diverse encounters, and of his triumph over the trauma of a raging epidemic, the songs of Wanderer Cantos celebrate and re-affirm the eloquent and indomitable essence of our human spirit. & rdquo; & mdash;Okinba Launko [Femi Osofisan], poet-playwright and essayist, winner of the Fonlon-Nichols Prize, 2006 and the Thalia Prize, 2016. & ldquo;In Wanderer Cantos, we encounter a troubadour traversing the vast landscapes of our hearts and minds, our shared commonalities of lives saved and lost, promises betrayed, stunted national histories, hope reaffirmed and the gratitude we now compulsorily feel for daily breath in these times of the coronavirus. Wanderer Cantos leaves us affected and educated in its sheer length and range of what is possible to achieve with poetry. In this collection, Raji affirms his patriotism and passion for our native land with a time-tested tour de force that has rightfully earned him a place in the corpus #BestofNigeria. & rdquo; & mdash;Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, author of Naked Testimonies, 1995; Breaking the Silence, 1996; and 25 New Nigerian Poets, 2000. & ldquo;The poetic eloquence and social tenor, the intimate tone and tender rhythm make Wanderer Cantos a significant booster to a Rajian aesthetics long marked by heightened sensitivity to the contradictions of life. As in his earlier collections, Wanderer Cantos marries the public and the private in measured craft that renders poetry more human than we ever thought. & rdquo; & mdash;Emman Egya Sule, author of What the Sea Told Me, 2009 winner of ANA/Gabriel Okara Prize. & ldquo;A wag once wrote that & ldquo;when you leave home, home leaves you & rdquo;. Remi Raji debunks that because, like the tortoise and its shell, the farther our poet sojourns, the closer he is bound to the land of his birth. The poems in this collection are jeremiads for a benighted nation and incantations of hope for a new dawn. These are personal testaments garbed in the language of the griot and the poet's word-play is often devastating. & rdquo; & mdash;Toni Kan, author of Songs of Absence and Despair, 2009; and The Carnivorous City, 2016.

Achebe or Soyinka: A Study in Contrasts by Kole Omotoso

If we were to play a game of the world that Achebe creates side by side with the world that Soyinka creates, we would be seeing two different worlds...

Disowned By Nina Iphechukwude Anyianuka

...the racy conversational way in which the author tells the stories draws you into a dark world that you begin to participate, whether you like it or not. -- Richard Mofe-Damijo

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.

Aliko Mohammad Dangote Biography

Praise For ALIKO MOHAMMAD ADNGOTE THE BIOGRAPHY OF THE RICHEST BLACK PERSON IN THE WORLD "A highly recommended book to anyone who enjoys learning about how different people of all walks of life become rich and successful, and what it takes to get to the top"---Readers Favorite Book (Starred Review), USA. "A compelling book about a unique personality in Africa"---Goodreads, USA. "Flawlessly written, Dangote stands out as a hallmark of excellent artisanship and knowledgeable chronicling"--- Bookplex Review of Books, Mumbai, India. "Nigerian Aliko Dangote, the richest black person in the world, is a witness to the fact that success as a passionate entrepreneur is not limited by race, ethnicity or national origin"---Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.-(D - IL), 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC, USA. In a land lacking a culture of independent biography, this is a starting point, and Dangote is a promising introduction to the fascinating and still largely unmapped universe of one of the world's richest men."---The Huffington Post,, USA. "Dangote has trumped long held assumptions, cultural archetypes and stereotypes, to become known as a respected business man, power broker and philanthropist"---Hon Gloria Hyatt, Member of the British Empire (MBE), motivational speaker, education, coach and managing director, Teach Consultancy Limited, UK. "This is a timely book on Aliko Dangote and the positive changes that are taking place in Africa,"---Prof. Vijay Mahajan, The John Harbin Centennial Chair of Business, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, Austin USA.

Against the Run of Play: How an Incumbent President Was Defeated In Nigeria

Against the Run of Play takes an intense look at Nigerian politics at a time when an entrenched political party was defeated in a presidential election after 16 unbroken years in power. This book offers the reader a narrative explanation and an unusual insight into the major human and institutional factors that led up to the defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.

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

The Presidential Legacy by Olusegun Obasanjo

Writing about Obasanjo years compels rather more than the Presidential Legacy. These two volumes focus on what he found on the table as he came in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1999 and what he left on that table in 2007.They capture the essence of his 8-year administration. Mandela & rsquo;s forward speaks of an African leader with outstanding qualities of sustained commitment, genuine Africa-ness and exemplary performance and the preface, of a man who has knit for himself a sizeable strand in the metaphoric tapestry of corpus Nigeria...

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.

Origin Of Egbudu-Akah & The Illoh empire By Obah Lucky Lormarks

Book about the origin , foundation, civilization and development of Egbudu-Akah kingdom. The book; origin of Egbudu Akah and the Illoh empire is meant for the purpose of record and reference, for all who seek to know about Egbudu-Akah community.

Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous: The Story Behind The Headlines

A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services.

Saints And Scoundrels - Poem

Saints and Scoundrels is a collection of poetry by Ekaete George. The collection explores the main themes of environmental justice and gender justice. "No inhibitions, no platitudes, no striving for political correctness, no allegiance to a school of poetry, no pandering to the whims of particular goddess of poesy. She simply pours out herself, her soul, un-artificed, un-manicured. The raw taste of beauty." - Anaele Ihuoma, Author & Literary Critic "Saints and Scoundrels is structured in two parts: Homeland and Girl Rising. The Homeland poems begin with deifications of places worthy of reverence to the poet speaker before the verses implode to pillory their desecrations. In the Girl Rising poems, there are indicators of hope from the pangs of hurt. Poetry, thus, becomes a medium through which the wounded can overcome angst and ennui, and chart a course for the rediscovery of self and the realization of personal aspirations. It comes with an overwhelming sense of triumph conveyed through amorets." Henry Akubuiro - Literary Critic/Editor, Sun Newspaper

Power, Politics and Death by Olusegun Adeniyi

Olusegun Adeniyi has done us a world of service, in many respects far more important than his work as spokesman for President Umaru Yar'Adua. Within these pages, that service fairly screams at you in excrutiatingdetail: our government is so pathetically dysfunctional that, at bottom, institutions of government matter little, only individuals do. This book does a great job taking us behind the scenes to see, for what they really were, the cast of characters who were put in charge of our affairs. Their petty rivalries, rank cowardice and sheer incompetency are painstakingly revealed. A journey through this book, which in long stretches reads like a political thriller, delivers the careful reader to a destination where one must confront our true condition with sober senses. It is not a pretty picture. But the message is a necessary one. - Dele Olojede Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Journalism

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.

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.

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.

Our Collecective Contribution To The Decadence Of Nigeria

Today Nigeria ranks 154 out of 180 countries on transpsrency.org, a website that measures corruption by cpi. The cpi ranks 180 countries around the world by their perceived level of public sector corruption. We have in one way or the other all contributed to the decadence of Nigeria, and now we can use this opportunity to right some of our wrongs. We need to work to end these problems now and we will need your donations to spread the message. We really can & rsquo;t do it alone and your donations will go a long way in making a lasting change in our society. We see crime, corruption and poverty existing side by side in our society, & ldquo;our collective contribution to the decadence of Nigeria & rdquo; tells us that inorder to reduce them to their barest minimum, the change start with us. If we act now and play our part, Nigeria would be a better place. Effects Of Corruption As A Person 1. No adequate financial benefits2. Low income3. Poor education4. Low employment rate5. Heavy work load6. No promotions7. No allowances Effects Of Corruption As An Organization 1. Lay off staffs2. Inadequate staff skills acquisitions3. Loss of business profits4. Many Others BENEFITS OF THE BOOK The book by Christine Umoekereka is easy to understand, straightforward and easy for all ages to read and understand. The author expressly explained all her points, leaving the reader with clear and accurate information. The book is aimed at encouraging Nigerians to take responsibility. Corruption, injustice, poor education and inadequate infrastructure are some of the ills the book highlights and explain the solution to building a better Nigeria. We are so used to blaming the government so much that we have in time ignored our personal responsibilities in nation-building, we forget our ability to make our society a better place. & ldquo;Our Collective Contribution To The Decadence Of Nigeria & rdquo; explains to the reader everything they need to consider to make a change. It not just points the finger and leaves you feeling guilty, instead, it simply points out solutions that we can carry out individually, with the hope and expectation that with collective application the larger society will gain from it. It deviates from the popular take where all the blame and fault is put on the government and takes it on from the individual & rsquo;s perspective. The change we seek comes from each of us, a collective, hence why the book is so important for us all to read.

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.

The Burden Of Memory The Muse Of Forgiveness By Wole Soyinka

The nation that is Sudan belongs to two families of the world community Arab and African. These are structured, with global recognition, as the Arab League, and the Africa Union. It is depressing to observe the studied indifference of one the Arab family - to the criminality of one of its members, a nation historically placed as a cultural bridge between two races... The African family, for its part, manifests a pathetic impotence which permits a re-enactment of a history that forged the chains of colonial bondage... First published in 1999, this edition of The Burden of Memory, has been updated with a new chapter on the ongoing crises in Darfur.

Renegade By Femi Morgan

Worthy of note are Femi Morgan & rsquo;s poems on urban life and modernity. Like the famous Victorian writer, Thomas Hardy, Femi Morgan exhibits a keen sense of observing elements of transition in our environment and society in his poems. He talks of the struggle of coming to terms with our modern city life as against the old ways which are fast declining. More delightful are Morgan & rsquo;s musings on the subject of love. His love poems come fully packed with hurtful and melancholic emotions; they speak mostly of loneliness and heartbreak. In most of his love poems do we meet personas suffering from heartbreaks and not wanting to love anew even though their tones infer that they yearn for love that is true, still! Finally, it is not every time you read an anthology as satisfying as the taste of fine wine on the tongue; Femi Morgan & rsquo;s Renegade comes close to giving such satisfaction. The sheer volume of the work alone is enough to convince you that the writer invested his blood into birthing the collection. With over sixty poems cleft into five parts (which I think should be reworked by the way) in one collection, it comes as an outstanding and laudable feat. Yes, I make bold to say this once more, Femi Morgan is most definitely drunk with words! --Ubaji Easy Abubakar on Memorilla --- In this collection of poems, Renegade, Femi Morgan & rsquo;s unconventional images and diction bring freshness to a variety of themes, including love. The familiar and unfamiliar, the sacred and the secular, far and near, and old and new come together in unexpected circumstances that defy expectation in flowing lines that sharpen the appetite to read on and on. In many ways, these are & lsquo; & rsquo;renegade & rdquo; poems as far as the tradition of modern Nigerian poetry is concerned. The outlaw persona of the poet brings vitality to the poems. Pros and newcomers to poetry will find reading these poems a fulfilling experience. Tanure Ojaide, a poet and scholar. Frank Porter Graham Professor of Africana Studies, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA. & mdash; With clever, striking imagery, & lsquo;Femi Morgan offers a mordant portrayal of modern life Adebiyi Olusolape Critic and Poetry editor, Saraba Magazine & mdash; Femi Morgan & rsquo;s & lsquo; & rsquo;Renegade & rsquo; & rsquo; is a rich collection of poems that are provocative and clever. Dealing with a wide range of topics & mdash;including love, life, death, God, and politics & mdash;Morgan delivers surprising morsels of imagery and symbolism. He uses words, metaphors and phrasing that paints pictures of realism and fantasy. His references swing widely from the local to the global, from Sango to Skype, and from bitter leaf soup to Oprah. Femi Morgan is delightfully irreverent, offering a lyrical palette that amuses, teases, and inspires. In & lsquo; & rsquo;Eye & rsquo; & rsquo;, Morgan explains that & lsquo; & rsquo;poets are the strings that hold God & rsquo;s heart. & rsquo; & rsquo; That phrase exemplifies this collection beautifully and captures the poet implicitly. Stephanie Shonekan, PhD Chair, Department of Black Studies, University of Missouri, Columbia, USA & mdash; The song of a bard in step with the masters. Renegade is delightful. Efe Paul Azino Performance Poet & Director, Lagos International Poetry Festival, Nigeria & mdash; Femi Morgan & rsquo;s & lsquo;Renegade & rsquo; is a beautiful bouquet of poems written with an inspirational young energy. He chooses his themes wisely and treats them with knowledge and insight. Humour and deep seriousness balancing on a tight rope. The voice is trustworthy and genuine. Niels Hav Writer & Danish Poet Laurete Winner of the Danish Arts Council Award and Author of We are Here,

The Meaning Of Life: A Collection Of Poems

THE MEANING OF LIFE By Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Over the ages, determining the true meaning of life has preoccupied the attention of so many people. Many things happen in life that we yet do not fully understand. Some people go to sleep and dream while sleeping. When they wake up, they remember exactly what they had dreamt. A short time later, which may be hours or days, those dreams come true. Events occur exactly as they had dreamt of them. Some others even while they are awake, see visions that may appear before them in flashes as in watching a movie. These scenes may appear within so short a time, say, seconds or perhaps minutes. Shortly after, such events as seen in those visions occur in real life. Many people wonder why for some people things of this nature happen on a regular basis. How and from what source do these people get advance information of events which are yet to occur? Why are some people not all so favoured? When misfortune comes to people, some emerge from it stronger and better human beings. But for others, the heavy weight of misfortune crushes them, never to rise again. For them, they grow weaker with time, until they completely fade away. In life & rsquo;s journey, there are many thigns beyond our control. Natural events, with far-reaching consequences, may impose smile on our faces or bring tears to our eyes. Some people have an unfair share of living almost perpetually in pain and sorrow. Why should this be so? As I travel in the journey of life, I have had some experiences that throw light on the meaning of life. I feel that is I should share these experiences with others, both near and far, as a contribution in the search for the true meaning of life. I chose to condense these experiences in poems. I have tried using few words to examine many aspects of human nature. I am convinced that if we can truly understand the meaning of life, the world will be a better place. Many people may reconsider doing some of the things that they do to get temporary satisfaction but end up hurting others and even hurting our cherished environment. The search for the true meaning of life should continue. When we succeed, it will be very helpful in building a new world where love of self and of neighbor will thrive and people will live in peace and be happy.

My Watch Trilogy Bundle vol. 1, 2 & 3 By Olusegun Obasanjo

My Watch Trilogy Bundle (Vol. 1, 2 & 3) by Olusegun Obasanjo "During his watch, a watchman has no sleep and no respite." - Olusegun Obasanjo Following in the steps of his previous memoirs, & ldquo;My Command & rdquo; and & ldquo;Not My Will & rdquo;, Olusegun Obasanjo's & ldquo;My Watch & rdquo; is more than the story of the Obasanjo presidency told by the man himself. It is a memoir of a lifetime spent in service to country, of a man who has been destined with the watch, with the vigilance, with the responsibility to his people to speak up and speak out. & ldquo;My Watch & rdquo; by the only military and civilian President in Nigeria & rsquo;s history, spans large expanses of time, from the pre-colonial Owu history, to early Abeokuta and the last throes of an independent city state at turn-of-the-century colonial Nigeria, to the early life of its author, his civil war experience, his stewardship of the transitional government of 1976-1979, the interregnum, his second appearance on the national scene as a civilian President on Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999, the completion of the first civilian-civilian transfer of government in Nigeria's history that inaugurated the Yar'Adua Presidency and signalled the end of Obasanjo's tenure in office, and the years hence. Presented in three volumes, this exquisitely narrated memoir, is intensely personal, broadly nationalistic and international, told by this sojourner of Nigerian and world history, Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo.

The Man Shakespeare And The Man Soyinka

The play is thirty four pages 8.0 & times; 0.10 & times; 4.0 There were two conquests ravaging the land of Amaklekwe, Conscious conquest from invaders and unconscious conquest from cyber-crime (Yahoo). They both target to destroy culture and learning.

The Dream

In The Dream, the author takes the reader through his formative years, and the origins of his passions for resurgent black race. He takes the reader through his own political adventures and frustrations and in redirecting his nations and prescribes urgent remedial actions, if Nigeria is to realise her potential.

The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born

A railway freight clerk in Ghana attempts to hold out against the pressures that impel him toward corruption in both his family and his country.

Womandela By Vincent Egbuson

Womandela is a call for the emergence of leaders with a sense of purpose and direction. It is also a signal tune that the time has come for women in Africa to play very prominent roles in politics, considering the myopic, self-centered system of administration being run by male presidents in different parts of Africa at present.

The Last Carver By Ositadimma Amakeze

The Last Carver narrates the musings of the historian Mgbirimgba Atuegwu on the recent death of one of the most respected men in his community, the Omenka. From Mgbirimgba's eyes, we are allowed to see the cultural practices of Umuokwe and the Igbos of South-Eastern Nigeria in the early colonial period.

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

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.  

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.

Noirledge - Unnoticed Presence Of Things By Utibe Hanson

& ldquo;This is an exceptionally successful first collection. & rdquo; & mdash;Joe Ushie Author, Yawns and Belches & ldquo;This collection is a beautiful literary offering, masterfully crafted for our all-round poetic enjoyment. & rdquo; & mdash;Eyoh Etim Author, Songs of our Time & ldquo;Hanson is unnoticed yet dominant, present for the eyes that have eyes. & rdquo; & mdash;Ndubuisi Martins Author, Answers through the Bramble

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!

The Candescent Child By Oyewole Akinola

ABOUT THE BOOK As an unfulfilled 18-year-old without a mother, Lucia Madu & rsquo;s dreams of acquiring tertiary education was hanging in the balance. Alhaji Rasaki Oseni, a wealthy man wants to help her achieve her dreams and in exchange, make her his third wife. Her eventual decision sets the tone for this book. Enjoy it!

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.

Fagunwa Yoruba Novels

In 1938, entering a literary contest of the Nigerian education ministry, Fagunwa wrote his & Ograve;gb & oacute;j & uacute; ?d? n & iacute;n & uacute; Igb & oacute; Ir & uacute;nmal, widely considered the first novel written in the Yoruba language and one of the first to be written in any African language. Wole Soyinka translated the book into English in 1968 as The Forest of A Thousand Daemons, first published by Random House and again by City Lights in September 2013 (ISBN 9780872866300). Fagunwa's later works include Igbo Olodumare (The Forest of God, 1949), Ireke Onibudo (1949), Irinkerindo ninu Igbo Elegbeje (Expedition to the Mount of Thought, 1954), and Adiitu Olodumare (1961). Fagunwa's novels draw heavily on folktale traditions and idioms, including many supernatural elements. His heroes are usually Yoruba hunters, who interact with kings, sages, and even gods in their quests. Thematically, his novels also explore the divide between the Christian beliefs of Africa's colonizers and the continent's traditional religions. Fagunwa remains the most widely read Yor & ugrave;b & aacute;-language author, and a major influence on such contemporary writers as Amos Tutuola.[2][3] D. O. Fagunwa was the first Nigerian writer to employ folk philosophy in telling his stories. Fagunwa was awarded the Margaret Wrong Prize in 1955 and was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1959. He died in a river in 1963; the ground by the bank of the river apparently gave way under his feet and he fell into the river. He tried to swim out of the water but sank because the canoe by the river also fell and collapsed on him.

Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous By Ngozi Okonjo-iweala

A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services. Okonjo-Iweala discovered just how dangerous fighting corruption could be when her 83 year old mother was kidnapped in 2012 by forces who objected to some of the government's efforts at reforms led by Okonjo-Iweala in particular a crackdown on fraudulent claims for oil subsidy payments, a huge drain on the country's finances. The kidnappers' first demand was that Okonjo-Iweala resign from her position on live television and leave the country. Okonjo-Iweala did not resign, her mother escaped, and the program of economic reforms continued. "Telling my story is risky," Okonjo-Iweala writes. "But not telling it is also dangerous." Her book ultimately leaves us with hope, showing that victories are possible in the fight against corruption

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.

Wahala Poems By Kunle Shittu

Words, sensitive and exquistely well-chosen, are the hallmarks of Kunle Shittu & rsquo;s poetry. Narrative Landscape Press presents the first of many collections from this new voice. & ldquo;Kunle Shittu uses imagery, economy of words, ornamented language and prosody as strategies in his poetry; the essence is to represent the realities of life. & rdquo;Obari Gomba, Author, Thunder Protocol & ldquo;Here is sensitive poetry that feels and fills. Kunle Shittu in his debut offering, Wahala, plumbs the inner spaces of humankind with pithy lyricism, shearing old power of its crude haughtiness while courageously probing the worth, or lack thereof, of a so-called country that provides nada. Bearing witness to the lines on these pages makes one cry to laugh. Like the avant-garde poet Charles Bukowski, Kunle Shittu rends the cosmos with the weapon of words. & rdquo;Uzor Maxim Uzoatu, Author, God of Poetry & ldquo;With Wahala, Kunle Shittu & rsquo;s vigilant poetic intelligence assembles portraits of society, personas and states of mind in an accessible yet pithy galleria. The poems blur the lines between remembrance and nostalgia, between satire and chastisement. The plumb of the poetry is true, and the reach of waters from its fountain towers. This is a collection for those who know. & rdquo;Tade Ipadeola, author, The Sahara Testaments

Awoism - Select Themes On The Complex Ideology Of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

In this book the author attempts to encapusulate for the reader, themajor elements of chief obafemi awolowo's ideas for which he coined the "AWOISM". According to him, Awoism is a political doctrine but above all, it is a total conception of life; Socialism and mental magnitude are thetwomain pillars upon which rests Awolowo's universe of ideas and actions. Both are only two sides of the coin. The author showshow the twin concepts of socialism and mental magnitude directed every step taken by awolowo in the struggle for, and the winning of, independence for Nigeria.

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.

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.

Americanah - Nlp Edition With Vlisco Ankara Design

As teenagers in Lagos, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love. Their Nigeria is under military dictatorship, and people are fleeing the country if they can. The self-assured Ifemelu departs for America. There she suffers defeats and triumphs, finds and loses relationships, all the while feeling the weight of something she never thought of back home: race. Obinze had hoped to join her, but post 9/11 America will not let him in, and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Thirteen years later, Obinze is a wealthy man in a newly democratic Nigeria, while Ifemelu has achieved success as a blogger. But after so long apart and so many changes, will they find the courage to meet again, face to face? Fearless, gripping, spanning three continents and numerous lives, the National Book Critics Circle Award-winning Americanah is a richly told story of love and expectation set in today & rsquo;s globalized world. This new edition by Narrative Landscape Press was designed in collaboration with Vlisco, the wax print textile company.