WITHDRAWAL OF ELECTION SUIT AGAINST INEC, PDP AND SENATOR ADELEKE IN OSUN STATE

Dear Elders, Sisters and Brothers,

I wish to correct all derogatory and innuendoes against my personality on social media Platforms regarding the above subject.

On my authority as the National Chairman of The BOOT Party, I wish to state unequivocally and without any mental reservation that The BOOT Party did not authorise the suit instituted in Osun State challenging the electoral candidacy of Senator Adeleke. When The BOOT Party became aware of the suit through the news, I immediately activated our process instrument for issues like this. Our findings showed that the suit was clandestinely and surreptitiously instituted.

The BOOT Party has taken several actions to address this rogue action. Since BOOT Party is only interested in pursuing its Agenda of *ONE WORKING NIGERIA (OWN)* and bringing the Party to the doorstep of every Nigerian, we are not interested in what transpires in other Political Parties or whether candidates of others parties were properly or duly elected during their Party Primaries.

As part of reiterating the moral rectitude of The BOOT Party, I have given irrevocable instruction that the suit be withdrawn and an apology letter; forthwith to be followed with further disciplinary actions against the individuals that were responsible for bringing The BOOT Party to disrepute as a result of this ignoble and disgraceful legal action which is considered as one of the several attempts by the Old and discredited Political Parties to infiltrate The BOOT Party to knee-cap the Party and undermine its zero tolerance for corruption. Unfortunately for these people, they have chosen a wrong party to mess with.

Please find attached the apology letter from The BOOT Party OSUN State Chairman (Follow the link https://BOOT.org.ng/ReBoot/Withdrawal_Of_Election_Suit).

And I sincerely apologise to INEC, PDP and Senator Adeleke.

I am sorry, it is not in our character.

Thank you.
*Sonny Adenuga* Twitter: @SonnyAdenuga
BOOT Party National Chairman
*The BOOT Party ©️ 2022*

IBADAN BOOK CLUB PARTNERS ADWINSA PUBLICATIONS (GH) LTD TO PROMOTE READING CULTURE IN NIGERIA

In a bid to improve learning and reading culture in Nigeria, Ibadan Book Club has officially partnered with a Ghana based publishing firm, Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd, to revive dwindling reading culture in Nigeria and to launch a new reading programme tagged “READ NIGERIA PROJECT”.

This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Ibadan Book Club’s Coordinator and Secretary, Odunyemi Ayobami and Hassanat Ayoade in Ibadan on Saturday.

Read Nigeria Project is a statewide chain of events administered by Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd and Ibadan Book Club. It is a project devoted for readers and lovers of books across Nigeria to celebrate and honour some selected important personalities who have contributed meaningfully to the learning and reading culture of the country.

The project also hopes to promote book reading through different events like book bee, quiz contests and other mediums across the country irrespective of tribe, color, sect, age, religion and gender.

According to the release, “Nigeria has been rated by the World Culture Score Index as one of the countries in the world with the lowest reading culture, while available statistics from National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education shows that 38 per cent of Nigerians are non-literate as four in ten primary school children cannot read for comprehension. Regrettably, this adverse development is an ominous challenge the country seems not to be paying needed attention to.”

“There is generally a poor reading culture in the country. The rich literacy history the country is famous for is gradually being eroded. Once upon a time, the country paraded the best set of authors and publishers in Africa. Then, reading was an innate affection for both young and old. This reading inclination reflected so much on the quality of leadership and civil discipline that brought pride to Nigerians anywhere in the world.”

“In Nigeria, reading culture has suffered from widespread poverty, ineptitude and a dearth of dedicated quiet reading spaces like libraries. The decline in the standard of education has seriously affected reading ability. And it becomes harder when you have to deal with the many distractions and challenges that come with being an adult and living in a country like Nigeria.”

“Perhaps, our socio-economic environment is not reading friendly. The daily struggle for economic survival provides little or no time for people to cultivate a good reading habit.
Equally, the high cost of books, particularly imported ones, has contributed to low readership promotion in the country.”

Adwinsa Publications is the leading and one of the most reputable indigenous book-publishing houses in Ghana. Adwinsa dominates the market, particularly in the areas of Ghanaian literature (supplementary readers) and textbooks for Ghanaian Schools.
Adwinsa Publications was established in March of 1977 in Madina, a suberb of Accra, the capital of Ghana in West Africa. The young business at the time began in the CEO’s house. During the late 1980’s Adwinsa went from a small location to Accra Newtown, also in the Capital City. During this time we also embraced “desktop publishing” (which was also an industry in its infancy) as well as commercial offset printing. From the year 2000 to 2014, we have added multiple high speed printing machines that propelled us into a new level of high-quality offset printing. We also built and expanded our services by putting up an office complex in Agbobga in Accra, Ghana.
The publishing firm is considered experts in Junior and Senior High school syllabus based text books in Ghana. The firm focuses on books for the Basic, secondary and tertiary institutions that have been largely acknowledged locally by students, parents, governments and the international community. As a family-owned company, one of Adwinsa Publications’ strengths is its focus on the family and its desire to see families succeed in education, especially in the long term development of every child in the family.
Ibadan Book Club is an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW). It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of Reading Culture in Oyo State.
The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.
The Club is known for historical reading activities like Ibadan Book Award, Ibadan Book Party, Ibadan Creative Writing Workshop etc.
Some of the publications published by the Club are: Olubadan Centennial Anthology: a collection of essays, articles, poems and works of art in honor of Oba (Dr.) Samuel Odulana, Odugade 1, Voices from Oja Oba Market and Finally, Senator Abiola Ajimobi: Memories, Dreams, Reflections of a Mind Always in Motion.

https://readnigeriaproject.blogspot.com/2022/04/ibadan-book-club-partners-adwinsa.html

AKINYELE/LAGELU REPS TICKET: MODINAT TEMITOPE ADEYEMO SEEKS SUPPORT OF APC MEMBERS

Modinat Temitope Adeyemo, a philanthropist, business woman and grassroots mobilizer yesterday said Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency would receive quality and enlightened representation if she is given the APC party ticket to contest in 2023.

The Founder and President of the Modinat Temitope Adeyemo Foundation also said her quest to represent her people is motivated by desire to ensure that her Constituency wears a new look by engaging in robust legislative activities on issues and matters of Agriculture, Health, Education, Poverty Eradication, Women and Youth Empowerment which are people-oriented.

According to her, the ugly state of unemployment among the youths in Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency with it's embarrassing nature cannot be allowed to continue.

Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo, popularly known and addressed as "IFOKANBALE" finally appealed to members of APC in the two local government areas to support her ambition and be very decisive by voting for her in the forthcoming APC Primary Elections.

MODINAT TEMITOPE ADEYEMO GREETS CHRISTIANS ON EASTER

An aspirant contesting for the APC ticket of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo has extended greetings and best wishes to all Oyo state citizens, especially to members of the Christian Community in Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency on the occasion of Easter.

In her Easter message made on Saturday, the President of the Modinat Temitope Adeyemo Foundation said, ‘Easter is celebrated across the world to commemorate the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. For Christians, Easter is deeply symbolic as it epitomises the essence of the Christian faith being the triumph of sacrificial love over the devil’s plans to keep mankind in perpetual bondage.

She then called on the Christian community to remember the true meaning of Easter and to use the festive period for positive purposes that will bring smiles to the lives of fellow compatriots.

MODINAT TEMITOPE ADEYEMO GREETS MUSLIMS AT RAMADAN

Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo, an aspirant contesting for the APC Reps ticket to represent the good people of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency has felicitated with the Muslim community in Akinyele and Lagelu Federal Constituency on the ongoing holy month of Ramadan.

In a statement by her Campaign Organization, Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo, popularly called Ifokanbale said Ramadan fasting and prayers is a test of endurance and dedication to the Muslims’ faith.

According to the Statement, “Among the Muslim festivals, it is Ramadan which is said to be the most popular festival and holds great religious significance.

Ramadan is observed all over the world as fasting to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.”

Ifokanbale urged Muslims to promote the beauty of their faith through positive personal conducts during this fasting period and to take the center stage in promoting and spreading love among fellow Nigerians in order to consolidate our unity.

Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo finally noted that peace and unity are the greatest assets that should not be taken for granted by Nigerians.

MODINAT TEMITOPE ADEYEMO DISSOCIATES SELF FROM DEROGATORY RELEASE PUBLISHED AGAINST HON. OLAFISOYE AKINMOYEDE

An aspirant contesting for the APC ticket of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo has distanced herself from a derogatory press release published by a jobless and faceless group to discredit and tarnish the political reputation of a former Lagelu Local Government Chairman and former Chief Whip in the 8th Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede.

Parts of her Statement read “My attention has been drawn to a spurious publication published on Sahara Reporters on Wednesday 13th April where a group of people who called themselves Lagelu Legacy Youth Movement wrote a derogatory statement discrediting and tarnishing the political reputation of a former Lagelu Local Government Chairman and former Chief Whip in the 8th Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede.”

“Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede and I are members of the same political party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) and from the same Federal Constituency (Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency). For the avoidance of doubt, I and members of my Campaign Organization want to completely dissociate ourselves from the said release as it is the handiwork of a faceless group of mercenary politicians with no established pedigree in honour and commitment, a rambling and frivolous group who see in politicking a chance to make lose money that bestows no respect on those on that pedestal,”Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo said.

Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo finally claimed that the spurious publication was sponsored by the followers of anti-Lafi elements “whose mindset is mainly primed on misinformation, generating disinformation and sustenance of falsehood all in a desperate attempt to paint a bad picture of Hon. Olafisoye Akinmoyede.

SYNW UNILAG CHAPTER HOSTS NZUBE NLEBEDIM, EDITOR OF THE SHALLOW TALES REVIEW APRIL 22


The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), University of Lagos (UNILAG) Chapter has set aside 22nd April, 2022 to host Nzube Nlebedim, the founder of The Shallow Tales Review and Editor-In-Chief of Afrocritik.


A statement issued by the Coordinator of the Society, Enitan Abdultawab, said the event would take place online via Google meet and whatsapp.


The upcoming online literary festival also promises to feature discussions, contests, games and giveaways sessions.


Nzube Nlebedim is a fictionist, reviewer, essayist, editor, journalist and publisher. His works have been published and anthologized. He lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Shallow Tales Review literary magazine.


The online session will be moderated by Ude Ugo Anna, literary enthusiast and the founder of The Book Drive.


Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is a member of the International Authors Forum (IAF). It has also collaborated with different international organizations like the Alliance Francaise (Nigeria), 100 Thousand Poets for Change (USA), Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival (Dominican Republic), International Human Rights Art Festival (USA) and the International Writers Association (USA).


In 2019, Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was duly acknowledged and mentioned in a book titled “TEEN LIVES AROUND THE WORLD: A GLOBAL ENCYCLOPEDIA (2 VOLUMES)” edited by Karen Wells. The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) was described as the only young writers’ body in Nigeria.

CALL FOR SUBMISSION; IN LAUNCHING OF ISEYIN BOOK CLUB

A book promotion platform, Iseyin Book Club, under the Society of Young Nigerian Writers is ready to begin her monthly reading, and so, invites writers within Iseyin axis to submit Golden Shovel poem with a line (or, maximum of 3 lines) from any these poets' works;


1.DANEZ SMITH
Tonight, in Oakland


2. SYLVIA PLATH
The Applicant


3. EMILY DICKINSON
It was not Death, for I stood up


4. MARTIN CARTER
This is the dark time my love


5. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
My shadow


6. THOMAS HARDY
The Dead Man Walking


RULES

1. Only one entry is allowed per entrant.
2. Entrant must be from Iseyin City.
3. Maximum of 3 three lines must be chosen from original poem.
4. Only works revolving around GOLDEN SHOVEL POEM will be accepted
5. Author's information; Name, age, gender, location (Ekunle/Koso/Isalu), phone number, and a bio below 30 words.
6.Entry must be type-written and send to wa.me/7052932707 on WhatsApp
7. Entry must be original work of entrant.

SOCIETY OF YOUNG NIGERIAN WRITERS

UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER (SYNW-UCC)

PRESENTS

A FREE 3 DAYS ONLINE BRAND SUMMIT

THEME: BRAND VISIBILITY & SOCIAL MEDIA RESTRUCTURING

DATE: Friday 6th – 8th May, 2022

TIME: 6PM Daily

VENUE: Whatsapp

GUEST SPEAKERS:

AMB. PRINCESS ONOME – CEO – Youngtrepreneur and the host of Reform Summit and Narland Ambassador

BARR. MRS. MINA OBETEN – CEO – E-Lawyer Forum and Amazon Tribe

RACHAEL BASSEY –CEO- Rabael Initiative, Brand Developer and Educator

EDIOMI UDOH – CEO – Swift Entrepreneur

OJA JOHNSON – Calabarjist Blog

JACKLYN IHUOMA – DSP – 9th Senate, UNICAL

NAMSO UMOH – CEO – AFCREWA

UBANI VIVIAN – Educator/Entrepreneur, CEO/Nicbel Food, TEDx Speaker


FOR MORE ENQUIRIES CALL: CYNTHIA MADUEKWE
+2348094110318

CALL FOR SUBMISSION:
DIRECTORY OF SOUTH WEST WRITERS
(For published and unpublished writers only)
Conference of Southwest Writers is using this opportunity to call the attention of interested writers in the South West Region of Nigeria consisting of states like Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos, Ekiti and Osun to submit the following data:
FOR WRITERS
• Name
• State
• Title of Work(s)
• E-mail
• Blog Address
• Five Favorite Books
• Five Favorite Writers
• Phone Numbers
• Writers Group he/she belongs to
• Award(s) Won
• Favorite Quote(s)
To be published in our forthcoming Directory of Southwest Writers (In Printed and E-Book Formats.
To participate, send your data to 08072673852 (Whatsapp) or [email protected]
For enquiries call Wole Adedoyin on: 08072673852.

Conference of Southwest Writers (COSWRITE) is a regional writers’ body setup to provide support and platform for writers and readers in the southwest region of Nigeria (Yoruba Speaking states) and beyond.
Objectives of the association include: To create a thoughtful, intentional, and inclusive platform where Southwest writers from the Yoruba speaking states can gather to exchange wisdom on the art and craft of writing and celebrate vibrant creativity and accomplishment; To support Southwest Writers from Yoruba Speaking states in their literary pursuits while providing opportunities to participate in the larger writing community; To amplify voices of Yoruba Writers and promote their works; To find new writers and provide them with necessary tools in order to achieve their creative goals and lastly, To promote Yoruba Literature, Language, Culture and Tradition.
The Conference also hopes to sensitize, revive and promote moribund/dwindling reading and writing culture in the southwest region (Yoruba speaking states).

AFOLAYAN, AKANBI TO HEADLINE EKO FICTION WRITING WEBINAR

Eko Book Club, a literary organization based in Lagos has set aside April 28th, 2022 to host two prominent fiction writers; Gabriel Sunday Afolayan and Albert Afeso Akanbi. They will be lecturing on the Fundamentals and Techniques of Fiction Writing.
A statement issued by the Coordinator of the Club, Oyinkansola Adesewa said the event would take place via Whatsapp by 8:00PM.
According to the statement, Eko Fiction Writing Webinar is a day online course for writers and book lovers who are new to fiction writing or who would like to return to the fundamentals of fiction.
The Webinar offers the opportunity to learn from a faculty of nationally known
professionals in the field of fiction writing and to meet fellow writers who share common interests.
PROFILES OF OUR GUEST INSTRUCTORS
Gabriel Sunday Afolayan is a Nigerian newspaper columnist, a polytechnic lecturer, novelist, poet and public affairs commentator. His interest covers such genres as prose fiction, poetry and creative essays. He has been writing since his days in the university, contributing local news, articles and short stories for publication in national newspapers and magazines. He attended the Institute of Journalism, Benin City and later Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, as well as Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria,where he bagged his M.Sc in Mass Communication. He is currently researching a Ph.D in “Media and Ethno-political Crises in Nigeria” from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The Ekiti State-born writer started his journalism career with the defunct National Concord, where he rose to the position of State Correspondent, later to the The Guardian newspaper as a Staff Reporter and Issues news magazine as Staff Writer. During his days in the news media, he extensively covered different beats, writing many lead stories on crime, political and allied metropolitan events and issues, with particular focus on investigative and interpretative journalism.
A prolific writer, Afolayan’s first published title - Beyond the Silent Grave, published in 2001 by Spectrum Books, Ibadan -was an instant success. The 251-page fast paced novel was later nominated for many awards, including the Cadbury/ANA Prose Prize and NLNG’s Nigeria Prize for Literature in 2004. The book was later awarded the FG/UBE Grant in 2013/2014 alongside some selected titles by different Nigerian authors for the education intervention programme of the Federal Ministry of Education.
Apart from his media experience, he has worked in the manufacturing industry and rose to the post of Marketing Manager in a vegetable oil company in Ondo State before taking appointment with the Ondo State Polytechnic, now, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria, where he currently teaches journalism, media and communication courses in the Department of Mass Communication. As a public affairs analyst, he has been a regular personality on television and radio stations in Ondo State, featuring regularly on such programmes as Cross Fire, AM Today and Ojumo Ire – where topical issues affecting the society are discussed with other panelists.
Apart from a long dossier of about twenty well researched articles published in many reputable journals within and outside Nigeria, his works, ranging from full length novels, book chapters, poems and short stories in anthology collections, have enjoyed wide circulation and acceptance as literature reference materials in many universities across the globe. His other books also includeRomoke: the Little Orphan – published on the grant of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Pa Jeje’s Legendary Tales, The Recalcitrant King and The Sunshine Tales (an anthology of short stories),which he co-edited. His short story novelettes, particularly designed for primary school pupils, include Taiwo and His Naughty Friends, Death and the Three Greedy Rascals, The Richman and the Poor Beggars, among other titles.
As one of a few committed and established writers in the 21st century Africa, his works have been reviewed by different newspapers in Nigeria and scholars in first class institutions abroad. These include Safari Books, Channel Islands, UK, African Books Collective, Oxford, UK, University of Texas, Austin, USA,and World Literature Today, published at the University of Oklahoma, USA and some online platforms. One of his poems: Plagued by the Anger of Hunger was selected in 2021 as one of the “10 most outstanding entries” in the #EndSars poetry contest, organised by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) in collaboration with the US-based International Human Rights Arts Festival.
A literary activist and community development enthusiast, Afolayan is a member of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), African Journalism and Communication League (AJCL) Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and currently the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ondo State Chapter and was once a member of the National Executive Committee of the association. He is married to former Miss Oluwatoyin Omodara and their union is blessed with godly and wonderful children.


ALBERT AFESO AKANBI

Albert Afeso Akanbi was born in Nigeria on 31 March, a writer, filmmaker & humanitarian, he holds a B.Sc. in Economics, a certificate in filmmaking and a 2017 RNTC Media institute in the Netherlands certificate in Persuasive Storytelling and Journalism.

One of his short stories was among 50 selected from 38 writers representing 16 countries that appeared in the African Book Club’s maiden anthology The Bundles of Joy and Other Stories from Africa published in the United State of America in 2014. As an alumni of the Sangam House International Writers' residency in India, his creative piece on the subject of dance and the writing craft was among the over 44 works selected from over 40 writers cut across 3 continents that appeared in the Vol 3 of the Sangam House reader, Other Windows, published in India in early 2017.

His short story That Sunday Afternoon won the maiden WordMaster Writers’ Challenge competition in May, 2015.

In 2018 he released two e-books, Urushi and Other Stories from Ososo and Christians and Muslims: A Collection of Articles to some critical acclaim.
In 2019, he launched a picture book about Ososo, the scenic town of streams and rocks caught in-between the undulating Somorika hills of southern Nigeria, and since then has gone on to make documentary films, all of them to critical acclaim.

His op-ed articles appear frequently in a handful Nigerian media platforms.

He is the author of OSOSO: Our Place, Our People & Our Patrimony, The Edge of Patience, Cold Black Night and November 5.

He runs a film making company Doppler Films in Nigeria.

He is a father.

For Enquiries contact: Wole Adedoyin: 08072673852 or [email protected]

EKO BOOK CLUB

PRESENTS

EKO FICTION WRITING WEBINAR

Fiction Writing Webinar is a day online course for writers and book lovers who are new to fiction writing or who would like to return to the fundamentals of fiction.
Fiction Writing requires a balance of craftsmanship, daring, and insight into human nature. Here you will learn the time-tested elements of fiction craft and how to market your work.

Whether you seek to write short stories or novels, mainstream or literary, comic or tragic, we’ll show you how to spin your thoughts into believable and spellbinding tales.
Join Gabriel Sunday Afolayan and Albert Afeso Akanbi as they deliver lectures on the fundamentals and Techniques of fiction writing – setting, plot, theme, character development, prose, dialogue and more. Expand your skills to take your writing to the next level and to ensure your story will keep readers interested and engaged!

DATE: 28th April, 2022

TIME: 8:00PM

VENUE: WHATSAPP

To join click on this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BXJZD2d7wWX5Le5QdRfeSG

THE WEBINAR IS A DAY EVENT

REGISTRATION IS FREE

REQUIREMENTS

• You should have access to an android phone with Internet connection

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

• Automatic Membership into the Association of Nigerian Christian Authors and Publishers (ANCAPS)
• Free Ebooks on Christian Writing
• Free E-Certificate of Participation

GUEST INSTRUCTORS

GABRIEL SUNDAY AFOLAYAN

Gabriel Sunday Afolayan is a Nigerian newspaper columnist, a polytechnic lecturer, novelist, poet and public affairs commentator. His interest covers such genres as prose fiction, poetry and creative essays. He has been writing since his days in the university, contributing local news, articles and short stories for publication in national newspapers and magazines. He attended the Institute of Journalism, Benin City and later Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, as well as Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria,where he bagged his M.Sc in Mass Communication. He is currently researching a Ph.D in “Media and Ethno-political Crises in Nigeria” from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The Ekiti State-born writer started his journalism career with the defunct National Concord, where he rose to the position of State Correspondent, later to the The Guardian newspaper as a Staff Reporter and Issues news magazine as Staff Writer. During his days in the news media, he extensively covered different beats, writing many lead stories on crime, political and allied metropolitan events and issues, with particular focus on investigative and interpretative journalism.
A prolific writer, Afolayan’s first published title - Beyond the Silent Grave, published in 2001 by Spectrum Books, Ibadan -was an instant success. The 251-page fast paced novel was later nominated for many awards, including the Cadbury/ANA Prose Prize and NLNG’s Nigeria Prize for Literature in 2004. The book was later awarded the FG/UBE Grant in 2013/2014 alongside some selected titles by different Nigerian authors for the education intervention programme of the Federal Ministry of Education.
Apart from his media experience, he has worked in the manufacturing industry and rose to the post of Marketing Manager in a vegetable oil company in Ondo State before taking appointment with the Ondo State Polytechnic, now, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria, where he currently teaches journalism, media and communication courses in the Department of Mass Communication. As a public affairs analyst, he has been a regular personality on television and radio stations in Ondo State, featuring regularly on such programmes as Cross Fire, AM Today and Ojumo Ire – where topical issues affecting the society are discussed with other panelists.
Apart from a long dossier of about twenty well researched articles published in many reputable journals within and outside Nigeria, his works, ranging from full length novels, book chapters, poems and short stories in anthology collections, have enjoyed wide circulation and acceptance as literature reference materials in many universities across the globe. His other books also includeRomoke: the Little Orphan – published on the grant of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Pa Jeje’s Legendary Tales, The Recalcitrant King and The Sunshine Tales (an anthology of short stories),which he co-edited. His short story novelettes, particularly designed for primary school pupils, include Taiwo and His Naughty Friends, Death and the Three Greedy Rascals, The Richman and the Poor Beggars, among other titles.
As one of a few committed and established writers in the 21st century Africa, his works have been reviewed by different newspapers in Nigeria and scholars in first class institutions abroad. These include Safari Books, Channel Islands, UK, African Books Collective, Oxford, UK, University of Texas, Austin, USA,and World Literature Today, published at the University of Oklahoma, USA and some online platforms. One of his poems: Plagued by the Anger of Hunger was selected in 2021 as one of the “10 most outstanding entries” in the #EndSars poetry contest, organised by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) in collaboration with the US-based International Human Rights Arts Festival.
A literary activist and community development enthusiast, Afolayan is a member of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), African Journalism and Communication League (AJCL) Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and currently the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ondo State Chapter and was once a member of the National Executive Committee of the association. He is married to former Miss Oluwatoyin Omodara and their union is blessed with godly and wonderful children.


ALBERT AFESO AKANBI


Albert Afeso Akanbi was born in Nigeria on 31 March, a writer, filmmaker & humanitarian, he holds a B.Sc. in Economics, a certificate in filmmaking and a 2017 RNTC Media institute in the Netherlands certificate in Persuasive Storytelling and Journalism.

One of his short stories was among 50 selected from 38 writers representing 16 countries that appeared in the African Book Club’s maiden anthology The Bundles of Joy and Other Stories from Africa published in the United State of America in 2014. As an alumni of the Sangam House International Writers' residency in India, his creative piece on the subject of dance and the writing craft was among the over 44 works selected from over 40 writers cut across 3 continents that appeared in the Vol 3 of the Sangam House reader, Other Windows, published in India in early 2017.

His short story That Sunday Afternoon won the maiden WordMaster Writers’ Challenge competition in May, 2015.

In 2018 he released two e-books, Urushi and Other Stories from Ososo and Christians and Muslims: A Collection of Articles to some critical acclaim.
In 2019, he launched a picture book about Ososo, the scenic town of streams and rocks caught in-between the undulating Somorika hills of southern Nigeria, and since then has gone on to make documentary films, all of them to critical acclaim.

His op-ed articles appear frequently in a handful Nigerian media platforms.

He is the author of OSOSO: Our Place, Our People & Our Patrimony, The Edge of Patience, Cold Black Night and November 5.

He runs a film making company Doppler Films in Nigeria.

He is a father.



For Enquiries contact: Wole Adedoyin: 08072673852 or [email protected]

EKO FICTION WRITING WEBINAR

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

GABRIEL SUNDAY AFOLAYAN

Gabriel Sunday Afolayan is a Nigerian newspaper columnist, a polytechnic lecturer, novelist, poet and public affairs commentator. His interest covers such genres as prose fiction, poetry and creative essays. He has been writing since his days in the university, contributing local news, articles and short stories for publication in national newspapers and magazines. He attended the Institute of Journalism, Benin City and later Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, as well as Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria,where he bagged his M.Sc in Mass Communication. He is currently researching a Ph.D in “Media and Ethno-political Crises in Nigeria” from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
The Ekiti State-born writer started his journalism career with the defunct National Concord, where he rose to the position of State Correspondent, later to the The Guardian newspaper as a Staff Reporter and Issues news magazine as Staff Writer. During his days in the news media, he extensively covered different beats, writing many lead stories on crime, political and allied metropolitan events and issues, with particular focus on investigative and interpretative journalism.
A prolific writer, Afolayan’s first published title - Beyond the Silent Grave, published in 2001 by Spectrum Books, Ibadan -was an instant success. The 251-page fast paced novel was later nominated for many awards, including the Cadbury/ANA Prose Prize and NLNG’s Nigeria Prize for Literature in 2004. The book was later awarded the FG/UBE Grant in 2013/2014 alongside some selected titles by different Nigerian authors for the education intervention programme of the Federal Ministry of Education.
Apart from his media experience, he has worked in the manufacturing industry and rose to the post of Marketing Manager in a vegetable oil company in Ondo State before taking appointment with the Ondo State Polytechnic, now, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Nigeria, where he currently teaches journalism, media and communication courses in the Department of Mass Communication. As a public affairs analyst, he has been a regular personality on television and radio stations in Ondo State, featuring regularly on such programmes as Cross Fire, AM Today and Ojumo Ire – where topical issues affecting the society are discussed with other panelists.
Apart from a long dossier of about twenty well researched articles published in many reputable journals within and outside Nigeria, his works, ranging from full length novels, book chapters, poems and short stories in anthology collections, have enjoyed wide circulation and acceptance as literature reference materials in many universities across the globe. His other books also includeRomoke: the Little Orphan – published on the grant of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Pa Jeje’s Legendary Tales, The Recalcitrant King and The Sunshine Tales (an anthology of short stories),which he co-edited. His short story novelettes, particularly designed for primary school pupils, include Taiwo and His Naughty Friends, Death and the Three Greedy Rascals, The Richman and the Poor Beggars, among other titles.
As one of a few committed and established writers in the 21st century Africa, his works have been reviewed by different newspapers in Nigeria and scholars in first class institutions abroad. These include Safari Books, Channel Islands, UK, African Books Collective, Oxford, UK, University of Texas, Austin, USA,and World Literature Today, published at the University of Oklahoma, USA and some online platforms. One of his poems: Plagued by the Anger of Hunger was selected in 2021 as one of the “10 most outstanding entries” in the #EndSars poetry contest, organised by the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) in collaboration with the US-based International Human Rights Arts Festival.
A literary activist and community development enthusiast, Afolayan is a member of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), African Journalism and Communication League (AJCL) Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and currently the Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Ondo State Chapter and was once a member of the National Executive Committee of the association. He is married to former Miss Oluwatoyin Omodara and their union is blessed with godly and wonderful children.


ALBERT AFESO AKANBI


Albert Afeso Akanbi was born in Nigeria on 31 March, a writer, filmmaker & humanitarian, he holds a B.Sc. in Economics, a certificate in filmmaking and a 2017 RNTC Media institute in the Netherlands certificate in Persuasive Storytelling and Journalism.

One of his short stories was among 50 selected from 38 writers representing 16 countries that appeared in the African Book Club’s maiden anthology The Bundles of Joy and Other Stories from Africa published in the United State of America in 2014. As an alumni of the Sangam House International Writers' residency in India, his creative piece on the subject of dance and the writing craft was among the over 44 works selected from over 40 writers cut across 3 continents that appeared in the Vol 3 of the Sangam House reader, Other Windows, published in India in early 2017.

His short story That Sunday Afternoon won the maiden WordMaster Writers’ Challenge competition in May, 2015.

In 2018 he released two e-books, Urushi and Other Stories from Ososo and Christians and Muslims: A Collection of Articles to some critical acclaim.
In 2019, he launched a picture book about Ososo, the scenic town of streams and rocks caught in-between the undulating Somorika hills of southern Nigeria, and since then has gone on to make documentary films, all of them to critical acclaim.

His op-ed articles appear frequently in a handful Nigerian media platforms.

He is the author of OSOSO: Our Place, Our People & Our Patrimony, The Edge of Patience, Cold Black Night and November 5.

He runs a film making company Doppler Films in Nigeria.

He is a father.

HON. MODINAT TEMITOPE ADEYEMO MOURNS OBA LAMIDI OLAYIWOLA ADEYEMI III


An aspirant contesting for the APC ticket of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo has expressed sadness over the death of His Imperial Majesty Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III.

The monarch joined his ancestors on Friday April 22, 2022.

Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday described Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi ’s death as a monumental loss to not only the Oyo people, but the whole of Oyo State, Yorubaland and the entire country.

“On behalf of Hon. Modinat Temitope Campaign Organization, I want to convey my sorrow and condolences for the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. He was a hero, and one who led by example at all times. Incredibly sad news to learn of the death of our King, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. He was a loving and devoted husband and father as well as a loyal servant to the crown” the Statement said.

“Oyo State will profoundly miss his unwavering service and dignified presence. The way he served Oyo Kingdom made us all so proud and we are devastated he is gone. Rest in peace, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. He earned it after years of unfailing service. He did his best and served with distinction and selflessness. The country owes Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III a huge debt of gratitude and it will miss his calm presence. Our most heartfelt condolences for a tragic loss” the statement added.

Hon. Modinat Temitope Adeyemo finally urged Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi ’s family to take solace in the belief that the late monarch has gone away from all earthly troubles to rest for eternity in God’s bosom.”

BOLDSCHOLAR FOUNDER CHUKWUEMEKA GODSWILL TO HEADLINE AKURE PUBLISHING WEBINAR

Akure Book Club (ABC) has set aside 29th day of April, 2022 to host Chukwuemeka Godswill, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Boldscholar Research Ltd. He will be talking on the Mechanics of Electronic Publishing.


A statement issued by both the Coordinator of the club, Tunde Akingbondere said the event would take place via WHATSAPP by 80:00PM.


According to the Club, Akure Publishing Webinar offers insider advice and strategies on publishing — journal articles, essays, opinion pieces, textbooks, and dissertation-to-book manuscripts.

“This Webinar is an introduction to the basic principles of book publishing for trade, academic, university presses, scholarly and professional, and children’s books. Intending participants will explore the structure and functions of the publishing enterprise, as well as the unique attributes of each of the above mentioned segments of the book publishing industry: editorial principles and practices, marketing and publicity, production, sales and distribution. The impact of technology on these segments of the industry, current trends and issues will also be covered.”


It also offers a glimpse into the mechanics of electronic publishing – the elements of a manuscript that editors and publishers feel are important, the review process, ethical issues, why manuscripts are accepted or rejected, and how to make your work more discoverable.


Akure Book Club is an initiative of the Nigerian Young Writers Society. It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of the Reading Culture in Ondo State.

Akure Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.

BOLDSCHOLAR FOUNDER CHUKWUEMEKA GODSWILL TO HEADLINE AKURE PUBLISHING WEBINAR

Akure Book Club (ABC) has set aside 29th day of April, 2022 to host Chukwuemeka Godswill, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Boldscholar Research Ltd. He will be talking on the Mechanics of Electronic Publishing.


A statement issued by both the Coordinator of the club, Tunde Akingbondere said the event would take place via WHATSAPP by 80:00PM.


According to the Club, Akure Publishing Webinar offers insider advice and strategies on publishing — journal articles, essays, opinion pieces, textbooks, and dissertation-to-book manuscripts.

“This Webinar is an introduction to the basic principles of book publishing for trade, academic, university presses, scholarly and professional, and children’s books. Intending participants will explore the structure and functions of the publishing enterprise, as well as the unique attributes of each of the above mentioned segments of the book publishing industry: editorial principles and practices, marketing and publicity, production, sales and distribution. The impact of technology on these segments of the industry, current trends and issues will also be covered.”


It also offers a glimpse into the mechanics of electronic publishing – the elements of a manuscript that editors and publishers feel are important, the review process, ethical issues, why manuscripts are accepted or rejected, and how to make your work more discoverable.


Akure Book Club is an initiative of the Nigerian Young Writers Society. It was founded in 2011 by SYNW in order to contribute its own quota to the growth and development of the Reading Culture in Ondo State.

Akure Book Club consists of a group of people who meet periodically to discuss the book they have read and exchange those books. Club members encourage each other and learn to read with a critical mind, articulating their opinions about a particular book with others. Certain types of books not available or read receive attention through the book club.