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Nigerian writers dominate BCA African Business Book of the Year shortlist

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025 - by Blueprint

The Business Council for Africa, in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, has announced the shortlist of the BCA Business Book of the Year Awards. This annual competition, which is …

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Arts & Books

Women writers custodians, critics of culture – Prof. Aito

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

A Professor of English and Literary Studies,  Ofure Odede Maria  Aito, has identified  women writers as  custodians and critics of culture that  challenge  established norms while crafting new models of …

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Arts & Books

Chinua Achebe, Nobel Prize And African Literature

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 - by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye

March 21 was here again recently. On this particular day in 2013, Professor Chinua Achebe, one of the world’s most distinguished writers and intellectuals took his last breath in Boston, …

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Arts & Books

A Review of Omololu Kassim’s Back to Life

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Admin III

Triumphant Tale of Nine Lives Professor Tunde Akanni The Review Proper Foregrounding In Back to Life, Omololu Kassim is back to the energy sapping but fulfilling business of writing on …

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Arts & Books

Shortlist announced for 2025 BCA African Business Book of the Year awards

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Awaal Gata

The Business Council for Africa (BCA), in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, announced the shortlist for the 2025 BCA African Business Book of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, …

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Arts & Books

Rich in Poverty

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 - by Sumaila Umaisha

We have everything here lots of diamond to die for oil in every hole, front and  back drowning in miles and acres we cannot count  we grow old on gold, …

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Arts & Books / Letters / Nigerian News

Pambegua Nursing campus: Attention Gov. Uba Sani

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 - by Ibrahim Mustapha

Permit me a space to draw the attention of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state to the deteriorating condition of the School of Nursing Pambegua campus.  The campus was established …

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Arts & Books

Cultural Exchange: CGC hosts Chinese art performance in Abuja

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

CGC Nigeria Limited on Monday hosted a Chinese Pingtan Art Performance in Abuja as part of efforts to enhance cultural exchange and foster people-to-people friendship between China and Nigeria. Speaking …

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Arts & Books

Book review – A Father’s Rosebud: Danger of parents’ excessive love, unrestrained children’s freedom

May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 - by Samuel Odaudu

The novel, A Father’s Rosebud written by Mark Irechukwu, is a 148 pages book published in 2024 by Pen-Impact Writing and Publishing Enterprise in Abuja. It is a fluent story …

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Arts & Books

A Father’s Rosebud: Danger of parents’ excessive love, unrestrained children’s freedom

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by SAMUEL ODAUDU

Adanna is the long-awaited girl in a family of all-boys children. Will the father’s overindulgence make or mar her life and future? Asks SAMUEL ODAUDU  The novel, A Father’s Rosebud written by …

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Arts & Books

Is God a woman, is the woman, God?…The search and encounter with the woman god

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 - by Benjamin Ubiri The Pernpusher

A review of the book: WOYINGI: God is a WOMAN by Linda Somiari Stewart (Linda X) Reviewer: Benjamin Ubiri The Pernpusher Book Title: WOYINGI: God is a WOMANAuthor: Linda Somiari …

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Arts & Books

Orchestra of memories 

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 - by Blueprint

Mohammed Salihu’s Voices From The Soil: Wounds and Wisdom is a 75-page chapbook of 24 lyrical poems. It is an evocative thematization of grief, spirituality, migration, nostalgia, and the social …

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Arts & Books

Another Voice: Meta-Critical Essays in Drama, Theatre and Politics 

March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 - by Nwagbo Obi

Author: SAINT GBILEKAA Year of publication 2013 Publisher Ahmadu Bello University Press Limited  Place of publication Zaria Pages: 254  Reviewer:  NWAGBO OBI ([email protected]) Theatre Interrogates Socio-Political Crises and Failures in …

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Arts & Books

NPC inaugurates committee for book on Nigeria’s economic, tourism potential 

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Executive Secretary / CEO  of Nigerian Press Council (NPC), Dr. Dili Ezughah, has inaugurated a committee for the publication of a book that will highlight the economic and tourism …

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Arts & Books

GAFA president set to give daughter in marriage, campaigns for better society

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 - by Chizoba Ogbeche

The President Global Association of Female Attorney (GAFA), Barr. Chinelo Iriele, has made a case for a better, peaceful, and happy society through the respect and sustenance of the marriage …

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Arts & Books

Amadi,Rulfo, lived pole apart, linked in literary world

January 18, 2025January 19, 2025 - by Blueprint

Juan Rulfo and Elechi Amadi are two extraordinary writers of Latin America and Africa respectfully, who bestrode the literary world like colossus. They are great exponents of literature in the …

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Arts & Books

Noo Saro-Wiwa’s book shortlisted for Edward Stanford prize

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 - by Blueprint

Noo Saro-Wiwa’s book, Black Ghosts: A Journey Into the Lives of Africans in China, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year! Noo Saro-Wiwa’s Black Ghosts: A Journey Into …

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Arts & Books

Nigerian author signs N5m book deal

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 - by Blueprint

Award-winning Nigerian author Obinna Udenwe  has announced his highly-anticipated fourth book.  It is titled “Years of Shame” and will be published by Nigerian indie publisher Purple Shelves in February 2025. The …

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Arts & Books

Abuja hotel bags JCI Aso award for 2 decades partnership in youth development

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 - by Blueprint

In recognition of over 23 years of unwavering support, JCI Aso has presented a Partnership Appreciation Award to Transcorp Hilton Abuja, a long-time partner in the organization’s mission to empower …

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Arts & Books

Alhanislam’s creative advocacy puts her on 100 Most Reputable Africans 2025

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Poetvocate and Pan africanist, Maryam Bukar Hassan, has been listed among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. She is recognized for her impactful work as a poet, social entrepreneur, …

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Arts & Books

Building a brand from the Kitchen: Alex Goodluck’s rise as a food influencer

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Emmanuel Daudu

In the crowded world of social media, where stars are born daily, Alex Goodluck’s rise stands out as a story of passion, authenticity, and cultural connection. Known to his millions …

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Arts & Books

Literary works: Like Ogundipe, like Castellanos

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024 - by Admin III

There is usually the tendency to compare literary works of two writers when both their works are being read for learning or comparative critique assignment. Both Omolara Ogundipe-Leslie and Rosario …

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Arts & Books

Rise of Trueworth clothings: Sipe Folashade’s Fusion Of Tradition, Modernity In Fashion

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 - by Admin III

In the bustling heart of Lagos, Nigeria, a trailblazer is weaving the rich tapestries of Nigerian heritage into globally celebrated ready-to-wear designs. Sipe Temitope Folasade, the visionary behind Trueworth Clothings, …

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Arts & Books

Bello Fadile and Book Launch of a Gallant Soldier

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 - by Tony Amokeodo

It was a moment of truth, reflections and tribute. The atmosphere was both convivial and sober as families, friends and old colleagues of Col. Bello Fadile listened to the review …

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Arts & Books

Felabration 2024: One artist stood out in his performance

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 - by Blueprint

The curtains may have closed on this year’s Felabration, but one name still echoes through the New Afrika Shrine: Kech. Among a lineup of remarkable talents, Kech’s performance left a …

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Blueprint Newspapers is a Nigerian daily print newspaper founded and published in Abuja, Nigeria. While https://blueprint.ng is the online version

Managing Director & CEO: Salisu Umar, [email protected]

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Executive Director-Finance & Accounts: Ajibola Oyetubo

Editorial Director: Clem Oluwole

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Editor(Weekend): Adoyi M. Aba

Online Editor: Ikenna Okonkwo, [email protected]

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