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NBRP hosts second National conference, AGM

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THE Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP) has scheduled its second National Conference and AGM from September 15-18, 2022 at Watbridge Hotel, Uyo

The hybrid conference is themed,
‘Nigerian and African Stories: How They Fare in the Global Village.’

Speaking ahead of the conference President of NBRP, Mr. Richard Mammah, said they are excited to be hosting the event.
“In two and a half years since NBRP came on stream, we have pushed to make critical interventions that would impact our books and reading space. “At this conference, we are looking forward to having very robust engagements as regards our literature and our reading spaces, among others. I am most excited. And expectant.”
Also, the LOC Secretary and founder of Uyo Book Club, Dr. Udeme Nana, who spoke on behalf of the LOC Chairman, Hon. Ekong Samson, expressed excitement at the second opportunity his book club has to host NBRP Conference and AGM
He reeled out what visitors to Uyo should expect, especially the state capital’s unequalled hospitable ambience.
According to Nana, “The 2nd National Book Clubs Conference will hold from September 15 – 18, 2022 at Watbridge Hotels and Suites, Uyo. Uyo Book Club, which is housed at Watbridge Hotels is hosting the fiesta for the second year running.
“For intending guests and travellers, it will be yet another festival to remember. Uyo is a well organized, bubbling and hospitable city. Akwa Ibom Cuisines are considered some of the best in Africa.
“The main route to Uyo now is Ibom Air, the state government-owned airline. At Watbridge Hotels, despite being a rated hospitality outfit, the room rates are very affordable.
“The hotel also operates a bus service to and fro the airport. There are other hotels near the venue with affordable rates.”
Participants at the second NBRP National Conference and AGM are drawn from within Nigeria and the African Diaspora.

Those confirmed for the event include E.C. Osondu who won the Michael Caine Prize for African Writing in 2009 with his short story, ‘Waiting.’ Osondu is a Professor of English at Providence College, Rhode Island, U.S. He is a winner of the Caine Prize, the Pushcart Prize, the Allen & Nirelle Galson Prize and the BOA Fiction Prize, among many other prizes.
His books include Alien Stories, Voice of America, This House is Not For Sale , When the Sky is Ready the Stars Will Appear. His writing has been translated into many languages including French, Italian, Icelandic, Japanese, Belarusian, etc.
Nduka Otiono is a poet, short story writer and former General Secretary of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). Otiono is an Associate Professor of Literature at Carlton University, Canada.
He’s the author of The Night Hides with a Knife; he has also published other works that include Voices in the Rainbow and Love in a Time of Nightmares (poetry).
Ogaga Ifowodo is a lawyer, activist and poet. His collection of poetic childhood recollections, Augusta’s Poodle was on the longlist of the NLNG Limited’s
The Nigerian Prize for Literature 2022. He has other poetry collections like The Oil Lamp, Madiba, and Homeland and Other Poems.
Ikhide R. Ikheloa (aka Pa Ikhide) has written extensively on the African literary scene and the Nigerian political space.
His reviews and essays have appeared in African Writer, Guernica, Munyori Literary Journal, and Eclectica. He is known for his fiery advocacy for human rights and disappeared Nigerian journalists, most notably Dadiyata.
He has frequently argued for the consideration of social media writing as legitimate literature. On September 3, 2022, Pa Ikhide will be awarded the James Currey Lifetime Achievement Award for Literary Criticism.
The honour is administered by the James Currey Society in conjunction with the African Studies Centre at the University of Oxford, U.K.
Joe Ushie is a professor of Stylistics at the University of Uyo.
He is a poet, former Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). He was also on the longlist of The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2022 with his poetry collection, Yawns and Belches. He would serve as conference moderator.
The first National Conference and AGM of NBRP was also held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state in 2021, performed spectacularly and was re-awarded the National Book Clubs City for 2022. The third edition of NBRP National Conference and AGM will take place in Lagos, which has already been designated as Nigerian National Book Clubs City 2023. The 2024 National Book Clubs City will be chosen at the AGM in Uyo.
Also, a Publicity Secretary has been named for NBRP. He is Anote Ajeluorou, a seasoned arts and culture journalist who was the former Arts Editor of The Guardian before being named the newspaper’s Head of Politics.
He currently publishes an online arts and culture news magazine, AnoteArtHub (www.anotearthub.com). Igho Goes to Farm is Ajeluorou’s children’s book that was longlisted for The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2019. He recently published his first poetry collection, Libations Africa (2022). His novella Brides of the Infidels is due out soon.
NBRP was established in February 2024 as an amalgam for all Nigerian Book Clubs and Reading Promotion initiatives. It has its headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos.

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CUPP lampoon Reps over move to investigate Ugochinyere, others for visit to Fubara

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**Calls for reversal of the ill-informed Move by the House of reps

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has Condemned the attempt by the House of Representatives to refer Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and other members to the Committee On Ethics for probe over their Solidarity Visit to the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Fifty members of the House of Representatives hadq paid a solidarity visit to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to celebrate his one year in office.

The lawmakers, who consist of members of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Labour Party ( LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party ( NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) also include the spokesman of opposition coalition, in the House, Ikenga Ugochinyere..

Ugochinyere had explained on the sideline of the thanksgiving service in Port Harcourt that federal lawmakers were in Rivers to solidarilize with Fubara and celebrate with him on his one year of transformational leadership.

But the House had referred the Honourable members to the Committee on Ethics for disciplinary action over their visit

However, the chairman,

Media Committee of the

Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) Chief Barr. Chukwudi Ezeobika in a statement has tackled the leadership of the House for the action which he said clearly cast doubt on its integrity in the observance and or adherence to the laws which they enact/promulgate. 

“Relying on the point of order/ privilege raised by Yusuf Gagdi of the All Progressives Congress, Plateau State to arrive at such decision is erroneous and grossly misleading.

“The House, by this very action, has impugned on the integrity and sacredness of Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) especially Sections 39 and 40 which guarantee Freedom of Expression and the Press as well as that of Peaceful Assembly and Association respectively. 

“We, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP),  hereby call on the leadership of the House of Representatives to, without further delay retract its ongoing steps in the purported probe of these Honourable members by its Ethics Committee and not engage in any act that may violate the fundamental rights of its members or any member of the public. 

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Kano Police counter reports that Emir Bayero will lead Jumma’t prayer

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the Kano State Police Command has countered reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano, where Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Kano, leading prayer at the moment.
The reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have been laying claim to the throne, creating confusion in the city.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had dethroned Ado Bayero and asked him to hand over within 48 hours.
But the dethroned monarch in defiance returned to the town under military protection and has been operating from the mini palace since then.
In a statement by Abdullahi Kiyawa, spokesman of Kano Police Command, said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.
“The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.”
The emirate tussle has continued to linger since the reinstatement of Sanusi and dissolution of the five emirates.
There have been cnflicting court orders for and against
Based on the conflicting orders, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, had summoned the head of the Federal High high Court and Kano Chief Judge.
The Police statement reads,
KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND
31ST MAY, 2024

The Kano State Police Command is hereby advising all residents to disregard the false information circulating on social media that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead Jumma’t Prayers at Kofar Kudu Central Mosque, Kano.

2. The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, FIPMA, psc further assured that all necessary security arrangements have been made for Alhaji Aminu Bayero to observe his Jummah Prayers in the Mosque where he lives at the Nasarawa Palace.

3. The CP also assured that the Police and all other state security agencies will provide adequate security at the Palace where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to observe his Jumma’at Prayers.

4. Members of the public are therefore advised to ignore the false reports and misinformation circulating on social media and to go about their activities without fear of molestation or intimidation assuring that the Police will continue to provide the necessary security for ensuring that residents observe their Friday congressional prayers peacefully and without threats to their lives and property.

SP ABDULLAHI HARUNA KIYAWA, ANIPR, MNISMA,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATONS OFFICER,
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KANO STATE COMMAND.

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Royal turbulence gets messier as emirs Sanusi II, Bayero move to hold prayer at Palace Mosque

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Dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II

As the royal turbulence continue to shake the foundation of the city of Kano, the ancient city is tension soaked as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, have indicated their determination to hold Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque.
A press statement issued Thursday night, signed by Danburan Kano, Munir Sanusi Bayero, spelt out the itinerary of the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the Mosque to lead the Jumaat Prayers.
The statement explained that Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace, and is closer to the contending Mosque, is expected to lead the two rakat Friday prayers.
Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has been leading the Jumaat Prayers at the Palace Central Mosque as the Amir of the City, a statement explained.
The statement by Danburan invited Kano residents to come and listen to the sermon to be delivered by the Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II.
However, another statement from an aide of the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero invited residents to join him at the Emir’s Palace Friday Mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer.
It stated that the movement to the Emir’s Palace Mosque starts at 12.30 pm.
However, the police are yet to comment on the development.

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