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Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by mukina2: 6:35pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
The city of Port Harcourt (Nigeria) was named the World Book Capital for the year 2014 after the Selection Committee, composed of representatives from the three leading international publishing associations and from UNESCO, met on 5 July at the Organization’s Headquarters. http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/port_harcourt_named_world_book_capital_2014/ |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Okijajuju1(m): 6:41pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Oyinbo no fit to go... because dem a enjoy it... Garden city 3 Likes |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 6:50pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Congratulations. But second African city. But seeing as it's a Nigerian city, this warrants ... Wait, it's a dividend of GEJ's administration. Is there a committee for this? Patience? Where? She's a director in the ministry of education, right? She did this? I'm rambling. High on sugar. Gotta go. NPH FTW! Read this novel, you'll love it: https://www.nairaland.com/987752/game-he-lost-novel |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by pecopeco: 6:51pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
NA THEM SABI OOOOOO |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by courage89(m): 6:53pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
What are the benefits of been named world book capital? 1 Like |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by tpia5: 6:54pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
does anywhere read more than sw'ern nigeria? seriously. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by lyricalpontiff(m): 6:56pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Yes W̶̲̥̅̊e̶̲̥̅̊ deserve it very well,W̶̲̥̅̊e̶̲̥̅̊ host d biggest bƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡k festival I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Africa which Ȋ̝̊̅§ d garden city bƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡k festival which comes up annually. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 6:56pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
World book capital? E be like say dem count all the plenty bibles wey dey the state. only my pastor get new living, new international, revised standard, king james plus including open heaven and laffsody.. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 6:58pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
tpia@:We are not talking about palm reading here? tilapia, how water? 7 Likes |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 6:58pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Seriously, it's worth the read. A romantic action novel. Based on Boko Haram: https://www.nairaland.com/987752/game-he-lost-novel |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by tpia5: 6:58pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
lyricalpontiff: Yes W̶̲̥̅̊e̶̲̥̅̊ deserve it very well,W̶̲̥̅̊e̶̲̥̅̊ host d biggest bƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡k festival I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Africa which Ȋ̝̊̅§ d garden city bƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡k festival which comes up annually. trying to decipher your post but if the award is based on hosting book festivals then that's it i guess. hosting a book festival actually has little to do with having a reading culture. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by tpia5: 7:01pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
musKeeto: site admin: this user is an irritant and tends to derail threads. 5 Likes |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Okijajuju1(m): 7:02pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
musKeeto: Priceless 1 Like |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 7:06pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Port Harcourt was chosen cos no other City is ready to host an organization that has no relevance to present day realities. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Koolking(m): 7:07pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
At present, what is the literacy level in PH to be named book capital 2014? Methinks, this is rather political not factual |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Okijajuju1(m): 7:09pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Billyonaire: Port Harcourt was chosen cos no other City is ready to host an organization that has no relevance to present day realities. I had no idea UNESCO HQ was in Port Harcourt... Dude! Seriously, who supplies you your weed? I like the way you get so high and fhucked up off of it |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 7:10pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Okija_juju:If I insult you here, will I be charged for animal abuse ? 1 Like |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Okijajuju1(m): 7:12pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Billyonaire: If I insult you here, will I be charged for animal abuse ? I wasn't insulting you... Just needed you to hook a brother up with your dealer... |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Caracta(f): 7:13pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
As in WORLD? |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Revolva(m): 7:13pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
World book as in what does that help the city and nigeria |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 7:15pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Wetin consign me! |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 7:16pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Wetin consign me! Moreoveer how does it affect the lives of rivers pple? |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 7:16pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Koolking: At present, what is the literacy level in PH to be named book capital 2014? Methinks, this is rather political not factual Maybe to encourage them to step up their game. You know, it is quite encouraging. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 7:17pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Okija_juju:You have been parading your ignorance on this forum, the next time you wanna respond to my assertion please put on a thinking cap. My opinion is not food for the dogs. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Azidogen2: 7:49pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Na because say na only for PH WEY THEM DEY sabi BOOK BABES well well FOR F**KING purpose PASS ALL THE CITIES OF NAIJA. Welldone!!! |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Ninapha(f): 7:51pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
berem: Wetin consign me! Moreoveer how does it affect the lives of rivers pple?. Na consignment concern u. 1 Like |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by tony4244(m): 8:28pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
THIS IS GREAT NEWS... CONGRATS TO GOVERNOR ROTIMI AMECHI OF RIVERS STATE... ANYONE IN PORT HARCOURT CAN PROUDLY SAY THAT RIVERS STATE HAS THE BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY RIGHT NOW. THEY ARE EVEN BETTER THAN MOST PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN TERMS OF INFRASTRUCTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY OF TEACHERS. AND THEY ARE FREE WITH FREE BOOKS TOO..... WELDONE AMECHI AND NIGERIA... AT LEAST ONE GOOD NEWS COMING FROM NIGERIA.... 2 Likes |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Nobody: 9:00pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
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Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Ejine(m): 9:09pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
lyricalpontiff: Yes W̶̲̥̅̊e̶̲̥̅̊ deserve it very well,W̶̲̥̅̊e̶̲̥̅̊ host d biggest bƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡k festival I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Africa which Ȋ̝̊̅§ d garden city bƠ̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴͡k festival which comes up annually. My broda, no vex, but why can't you write like a normal human being? Is there something I'm missing here? |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by crackhouse(m): 9:43pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
Can anything good be told abt naija?. Just sipping my gin and peeping through the curtain. I am all ears. |
Re: Port-Harcourt Named World Book Capital 2014 by Obijulius: 9:44pm On Jul 12, 2012 |
tpia@: Jealousy, drop ur tribalism and celebrate with them, and pls stop counding Lagos cos its a mix of all nigerians. Mugu... 2 Likes |
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