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IBADAN BOOK CLUB CALLS FOR POEMS, ART WORKS AND ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF OBA SALIU AKANMU ADETUNJI, AJE OGUNGUNISO 1

Ibadan Book Club, a book promotion platform under the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is pleased to announce a special anthology of poems, art works and essays in honour of the late Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, the immediate past Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, (26 August 1928 – 2 January 2022) was a Nigerian monarch who sat as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on 4 March 2016.

Saliu was born as the first of 17 children of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji on 26 August 1928 in Ibadan, Oyo State. He grew up learning vocational jobs until he took up fashion designing as a means of living after moving into Lagos. While working as a fashion designer, Saliu delved into musical record marketing until in 1960 when he founded his first of three record label imprints called Baba Laje Records which housed notable fuji music acts including Dauda Epo-Akara, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and KS1- Malaika.

Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Saliu Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan land. He died in Ibadan on 2 January 2022, at the age of 93.

To this end, (a) collection of poems, art works and essays is/are thus being prepared to honour him and recognize his contributions to humanity especially the people of Ibadanland in particular. Hence, friends, well-wishers, fans, followers, colleagues are thereby invited to contribute poems, artworks and essays of significant insights on any specific or broad themes relating to Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, his ideology and legacy.

Submission Rules
• Language Medium – English and Yoruba
• Entry Form – Poetry/Essays/Art Works
• No restriction on themes but strictly on Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1
• Poems should be between the minimum of 20 lines and maximum of 40 lines while
• Essays should be between the minimum of 150 and the maximum of 300.
• Entrants should send the following information alongside their entries

i. Name
ii. Age
iii. Gender
iv. Location
v. Phone Number
vi. Where you heard about the Call for entries
ix. Name of school or university if any
• A Sentence of not more than 50 words describing the poem/Artwork(s).
• Permission to publish your work among the shortlisted entries.
• Title of your mail should be addressed as “Entry in Honor of Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1”
• All entries must be submitted to: ibadanbookclub@gmail.com and also copy societyofyoungnigerianwriters@gmail.com.
• Deadline for Submission is 15th of March, 2022.
• Any signs of plagiarism will disqualify the entrant.
• Submissions must be only in MS Word
• Organizer’s decision is final
• The Anthology is expected to be out around April of this year.
Benefits
• Award of Certificates of Participation to all Entrants.
• Award of Certificates of Excellence to only the shortlisted entrants.
• Only shortlisted work(s) will be published in e-book format
• Only the published Poets/Essayists will be invited for a special reading in honour of the former Olubadan of Ibadanland.
• Automatic membership into the Ibadan Book Club (IBC).
For more inquiries please call Ayobami Odunayo on 08164148985

IBADAN BOOK CLUB HOSTS AKINTOLA MABEL FEBRUARY 26, SET TO HOLD READINGS IN HONOUR OF OBA SALIU AKANMU ADETUNJI

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside February 26, 2021 to host Mrs. Akintola Mabel as her Guest Reader/Speaker for the month of February.

A statement from Ayobami Odunyemi, the Coordinator of the Club, said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt. The statement also said the Club has set aside February for special readings in honour of the departed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1.

Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, (26 August 1928 – 2 January 2022) was a Nigerian monarch who sat as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on 4 March 2016.


Saliu was born as the first of 17 children of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji on 26 August 1928 in Ibadan, Oyo State. He grew up learning vocational jobs until he took up fashion designing as a means of living after moving into Lagos. While working as a fashion designer, Saliu delved into musical record marketing until in 1960 when he founded his first of three record label imprints called Baba Laje Records which housed notable fuji music acts including Dauda Epo-Akara, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and KS1- Malaika.


Ibadan Book Club Guest Reader for the month of February, Mrs. Akintola Mabel is a Professional Teacher and the Proprietor of Life Foundation Academy Ashi Ibadan. She is a member of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS, Oyo State Chapter), Nigerian Red Cross Society and the Association of Formidable Educational Development (AFED) Oyo State Branch. Mrs. Akintola Mabel had served as Treasurer and Assistant Gen. Sec under NAPPS Oyo State while she also served as AFED’s State Treasurer. She is the Founder of The Reading Project, Ibadan. She is happily married with three children.


Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Saliu Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan land. He died in Ibadan on 2 January 2022, at the age of 93.
Ibadan 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 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.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book 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.

IBADAN AMAZON KINDLE PUBLISHING SEMINAR STARTS TODAY

The online (WhatsApp) class of the much-awaited Ibadan Amazon Kindle Publishing Seminar starts today, Thursday, 27th day of January 2022 by 8PM.

A statement issued by both the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo said the training is for three days while the grand finale will take place on the 29th day of January, 2022 at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.

According to the release, the requirements for participation are; Laptop or Android phone (64 bits compliant), Data / Internet connection, Note book for taking down notes and a pen.

Interested participants can participate via this whatsapp link: https:///FWlU0qUU751D9ERB3DhtjK

The lecture will be handled by Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude is a Chartered Librarian, Researcher, Entrepreneur, Master E-Book Creator and Publisher. She holds B. A. (Hons.) English Studies, M. L. S., PhD Library Science (in view). She is well travelled, academic, scholarly, emotionally intelligent, with high integrity. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude is a member of the Nigerian Library Association. (NLA); American Library Association (ALA); International Literacy Association (ILA); IASSIST etc.

As at the time of this seminar, Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude is the Deputy University Librarian (Readers' Services/Special Collections), University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

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.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book 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.

FROM RASCALITY TO HEROISM: A REVIEW OF MUKAILA LAMIDI AUXILIARY: LIFE & CAREER BY EBIKA ANTHONY

Mukaila Lamidi Auxiliary: Life & Career is a literary biographical book, creatively telling stories of a rascally boy, who wobbled through the undulating paths and snaky roads of existence to become a man of heroism. Written by Biola Layonu and Freeman Okosun, two cooperative partners in the practice of biographical documentations, this book is very unique, captivating and desirable. It treats issues of political history, socio-political struggles, childhood plays and pranks, street life, friendship fun and traditional polygamous setting where rivalry, pettiness and jealousy often rear their heads.

Interestingly, the authors take a reader from floating in one stream of exciting story to another, and then to another, making the reader enjoy tributaries of stories flowing into the sea of pleasurable reading. Biola Layonu and Freeman Okosun succeeded immensely, in telling stories about Mukaila Lamidi, whose father, a Civil Servant, had wished that he (Mukaila) went to school and eventually become a Civil Servant as well. But alas! A father’s idea of travel by air was quite different from the son’s idea of travel by road.

Indeed, seeing a book on Mukaila Lamidi, alias Auxiliary, one’s mind would be congested of various ideas. Here is a rugged and dogged man who holds the society with a firm grip, because, he believes that the society holds him with iron hands. The good thing is that the authors have told stories that the society cannot ignore, but to read in order to know the true person of Mukaila Lamidi and his hustles and bustles to be able reach the arena of leadership. From a nobody, he bulldozed his way to become somebody, who now dines and wines with the high and mighty.

In Chapter One of the book, the reader is introduced to Pa Lamidi’s polygamous home into which Mukaila was born. Pa Lamidi, believing that Mukaila should be a Civil Servant like himself, made arrangements for his enrolment at the N5 Elementary School. Indeed, Pa Lamidi believed so much in Mukaila as a true son with the air of fearlessness around him. On page three of the book, the authors noted: “A child whom he (Pa Lamidi) was certain would grow up brave and bold enough to confront life’s complexities was well as its whims and fancies.”

Mukaila’s start of elementary school is captured in Chapter Two. Here, the authors gave an account of General Yakubu Gowon’s visit to Ibadan, how Mukaila and a number of pupils were lucky to shake Gowon’s hand, and how Mukaila developed hatred for school environment as a result of being flogged by Teacher Ajala.

The incidents in Chapter Three are quite attention-grabbing. Against Pa Lamidi’s strong wish, Mukaila refused to taste the juicy apple of secondary school education. Despite his good First School Leaving result, and Fatimah College, Ikire, waiting to welcome him, the boy Mukaila, who already had hatred for school environment, turned his back. Instead, at the age of 12, he drank the strong wine of street life to define his own kind of freedom existence, and not a regimented life of civil service. Hear the authors on page 60: “He didn’t want the clean, coordinated, almost sweat-less way of life that Civil Service produced. It looked too dull and uninteresting for the kind of blood that boiled through his veins.”

Since he turned against his father’s wish, Mukaila disappeared from home and took to car-washing at Mokola, which was then the major motor park in Ibadan. In those days, Gbadegesin, a fearless and most feared motor pack tout ruled Mokola. It happened that while Mukaila was washing a car one day to make ends meet, Gbadegesin who desperately needed money, approached Mukaila to collect the day’s tax. Mukaila told Gbadegesin to give him some time to finish washing the car, but Gbadegesin will not take that. So, he pushed Mukaila by his shoulder and kicked his bucket of water.

In annoyance, Mukaila pushed him as well, and that highly annoyed Gbadegesin, the lord of Mokola Motor Park. A fight began, it was a great fight. The two rascals fought until both of them were exhausted before they were separated. Gbadegesin, in the full glare of the world, looked dazed. Nobody at the Mokola Park had dared him. But Mukaila, that small boy had the gut and bravely bruised his ego, rudely roughened his mien, badly battered his personality and brought his great motor park authority to disrepute. Gbadegesin was truly dazed.

After that great fight, Gbadegesin was afraid that Mukaila might one day overthrow him at the park. So, Gbadegesin worked on his loyalists and they began to rebel against Mukaila. On page 71, Layonu and Okosun wrote: “He (Gbadegesin) began to devise several mischievous means to put Mukaila in trouble, and to present him like a villain in the eyes of everyone, because he had reckoned that with Mukaila around, he was bound to lose his place of honour before long. This mischievous sabotage by Gbadegesin began to make the streets unbearable for Mukaila.

For what seemed like a dark moment, Mukaila left Ibadan for Lagos to begin a new life of making ends meet. This new life of Mukaila was painted on the canvas of Chapter Four. While in Lagos, he worked as a bus conductor, saved money and eventually gained admission into a driving school to earn his driving certificate. Along the line, the death of his father, Pa Lamidi, which Mukaila read in a letter sent to him, hit him so hard and got him devastated. “Mukaila had not cried in years,” the authors wrote on page 98/99, “he was a man of the streets, and one thing every person from the street would always learn, was hardiness, to be unfeeling. But as Mukaila held the letter, he could not withhold the urge to cry. It was the only way he could loosen the grip that was tightened round his neck like a noose. He covered his hands round his face and wept.

In Chapter Five, the authors described episodes of Mukaila’s return to Ibadan, and how he joined the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). In the NURTW, Auxiliary became an active politician and a unionist who gradually, rose to the position of Vice-Chairman in Oyo State. While in Chapter Six, Auxiliary was linked to a sensational murder case. Said to be a victim of political persecution, he was detained in prison and eventually, was discharge and acquitted. Later, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State elevated Auxiliary to take charge of disciplinary matters concerning motor park management in Oyo state.

Noted as an ardent lover of a large polygamous family in Chapter Seven, eulogized as a devout Muslim who built a mosque in memory of his Muslim father, and also built a church in honour of his Christian mother in Chapter Eight, and described as a socialite and hotelier in Chapter Nine, Auxiliary’s biography is concluded in Chapter Ten, with comments by his relatives, friends and associates. Amongst these people, Johnson Abiola Jaiyeoba commented on Auxiliary. “He is stubborn but very hardworking,” Abiola said, “he is also steadfast and resilient. I believe those qualities made him to rise in his chosen career,” Abiola added.

In fact, this biographical book is a laudable feat of creative versatility and distinction. It is a bold literary piece that serves as a veritable window through which readers can see the clear image of Mukaila Lamidi, a man whose dog is given a bad name, but the society cannot hang it, a man whose person some people unfortunately, misunderstood and misinterpreted, but refused to be bullied, a man whose waist is far above water level, and so, opposite forces cannot drown him.

The authors – Biola Layonu and Freeman Okosun thrived with a smooth-flowing prose, their collective voice is bold, and heir narrative pattern is highly commendable. They are advised to take care of the typographic errors in the book when the next edition is to be produced.

In conclusion, this book is a biography of important revelations. It is a revelation of motor park society in which the leader enjoys robust financial benefits, and he is highly respected by his followers, but he must always keep on his toes not to be bullied out of his position by way of force. It is a revelation of what our people will describe as ‘bad belle’ politics where the winning party victimizes perceived opponents. This biography is also a revelation of what people can get through the highly-placed people they know. Above all, it is a revelation of Mukaila Lamidi alias Auxiliary as a fearless Ibadan indigene, a onetime car washer, bus conductor, driver, unionist, politician, socialite, hotelier and a family man paddling in the boat of polygamy like his father of blessed memory.

Ebika Anthony is a poet, puppeteer, performer and publisher based in Ibadan.

OSUN IPAC RE-ELECTS SIMEON ADEWALE ADEBAYO AS CHAIRMAN


The Inter-party Advisory Council (IPAC), the umbrella body of registered Political Parties in Nigeria, Osun state chapter has re-elected Simeon Adewale Adebayo, the Osun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) as Chairman of the Council for the second term, for year 2022-2023. The election was held at the Osun State Secretariat of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, 21st day of January, 2022.


According to a statement signed by the newly re-elected Public Relations Officer of the Council who is also the state Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Popoola Olatunji Tunde said Osun IPAC on Friday returned Simeon Adewale Adebayo of APM for a 2-year tenure as Chairman.


Simeon Adewale Adebayo (APM), Adesuyi John Olufemi (ZLP), Tosin Odeyemi (NNPP), Popoola Olatunji Tunde (APGA), Remi Ayanlade (YPP), Odesola Oluseye Titus (APP) and Bello Adebayo (LP) all retained their positions as Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary and Organizing Secretary of the Council.


However, Muritala Adegboyega of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) and Okandeji Abideen Tunde of the Advanced Democratic Congress (ADC) newly joined the council as Assistant Secretary and Legal Adviser respectively.

Speaking after the election, the newly re-elected chairman of IPAC in Osun state assured that his leadership would provide a level playing field for all members to participate actively for the general good of the Council.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB

PRESENTS

IBADAN AMAZON KINDLE PUBLISHING SEMINAR

Do you want to learn how To Make Money Online Fast and Create Long-Term Passive Income with Amazon Kindle Self-Publishing.

Do you want to learn how to publish and sell books on Amazon?

Then you need to sign up for our Ibadan Amazon Kindle Publishing Seminar.

Registration is free

To register, kindly send your name, Phone contact, email, location and the genre of literature you write to Ayobami Odunyemi – 08164148985 and copy Mary Ndukwo – 08151978620

Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Venue of the Seminar: Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Dugbe, Ibadan.

Date of the Seminar: Saturday, 29th January, 2022

The training will commence on 27, 28 and will end on the 29th of January, 2022.

What you will learn in this Ibadan Amazon Kindle Publishing Seminar

The following are what you will learn in our digital publishing seminar:

• How to format and publish step by step your Kindle book on Amazon
• How to start, grow and scale your Kindle Business to create long-term passive income
• How to write an ebook or hire writers to write an eBook for you
• How to pick the right titles band subtitles for your books
• How to pick the right keywords
• How to write the right descriptions for your books
• Simple marketing tricks we have used over the years to sell lots of ebooks on Amazon
• How to use free ebooks to sell more ebooks on Amazon
• How to get more reviews for your ebooks on Amazon (Reviews and star ratings are very important for your books to do well on Amazon
• How to Get your Kindle ebook written by top notch English writers
• How to price, track, and promote your book, and when to write the next one
• How to build your business up the right way and ensure that you are profitable long term
• And more…

REQUIREMENTS

• You should have access to a computer with Internet connection

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION

• Automatic Membership into Ibadan Book Club
• Free Ebooks on Digital Publishing
• Free Certificate of Participation

MEET OUR INSTRUCTOR

Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude is a Chartered Librarian, Researcher, Entrepreneur, Master E-Book Creator and Publisher. She holds B. A. (Hons.) English Studies, M. L. S., PhD Library Science (in view). She is well travelled, academic, scholarly, emotionally intelligent, with high integrity. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude is a member of the Nigerian Library Association. (NLA); American Library Association (ALA); International Literacy Association (ILA); IASSIST etc.
As at the time of this seminar, Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude is the Deputy University Librarian (Readers' Services/Special Collections), University of Ibadan, Nigeria.


For enquiries call: Ayobami Odunyemi – 08164148985, Mary Ndukwo – 08151978620

ADETOUN ADEBISI OYELUDE, UI DEPUTY UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN TO HEADLINE IBADAN BOOK CLUB PUBLISHING SEMINAR

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has set aside 29th day of January, 2022 to host Mrs. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude, currently the Deputy University Librarian (Readers' Services/Special Collections), Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria who will be lecturing the participants on Amazon Kindle Publishing.


A statement issued by both the Coordinator and Secretary of the club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo said the event would take place at the Oyo State Library Board, Opposite Cocoa House, Ibadan by 12PM prompt.


The following are what the participants will learn during the seminar: How to format and publish step by step your Kindle book on Amazon, How to start, grow and scale your Kindle Business to create long-term passive income, How to write an ebook or hire writers to write an eBook for you, How to pick the right titles band subtitles for your books, How to pick the right keywords, How to write the right descriptions for your books, Simple marketing tricks we have used over the years to sell lots of ebooks on Amazon, How to use free ebooks to sell more ebooks on Amazon, How to get more reviews for your ebooks on Amazon (Reviews and star ratings are very important for your books to do well on Amazon, How to Get your Kindle ebook written by top notch English writers, How to price, track, and promote your book, and when to write the next one, How to build your business up the right way and ensure that you are profitable long term and more.


Interested participants will be given automatic membership into Ibadan Book Club, Certificate of Participation and free digital books on creative writing and digital publishing.


The training will commence on 27, 28 and will end on the 29th of January, 2022.

To register, kindly send your name, Phone contact, email, location and the genre of literature you write to Ayobami Odunyemi – 08164148985 and copy Mary Ndukwo – 08151978620

Ibadan 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 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.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book 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.

ILESA BOOK CLUB JANUARY READING HOLDS TOMORROW, JANUARY 19


Ilesa Book Club has set aside tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 to host two Ilesa based writers, Oyebami Iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) and Salimonu Grace (Gracie) in Ilesa, Osun State.

According to a statement issued by the Coordinator of the Club, Abdulhakim A. Babatunde said the event would take place at B011, Osun State College of Education, Ilesa, Osun State by 12:00PM.


The event promises to be an avenue for reading new and creative works such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, stories, autobiography and serves as an opportunity to contact with other readers and writers in Ilesa.


Upcoming writers who have works in poetry, Short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to fellow writers and readers. Membership form will be made available Free for first timers.


Below are short profiles of Ilesa Book Club’s Guest Writers for the month of January, 2022.


Oyebami Iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) is an award winning Spoken word Poet,artist, content creator, a writer and a podcaster. He is artistically inclined with the passion to help youth around him. His Podcast has reached out to different countries and has 900 subscribers round the world. His poems have won him Certificates and he has also met and interviewed prominent dignitaries. Oyebami iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) is an undergraduate student of English and Literary studies in the University of Ibadan affiliated to Osun State college of Education Ilesa.


Ezra Alagbada King is well known for his Instagram interview which has reached and touched youth in the Country. Through his Instagram Live Interview he has been able to interview the likes of Ojo Ibikunle (Ronke Osodioke), Victory Ashaka, Yomi Soyombo, Aremo Yusuf (Gemini) and many more. His aim is to help and encourage youth to reach their potentials and this he has been doing. He is a Youth Advocate and he is passionate about it. His mantra is to serve humanity and be a beacon of hope for others to find their path.


Salimonu Grace known as Gracie hails from Oyo state, Ogbomoso and a student of the University of Ibadan affiliated campus in Ilesha. Salimonu Grace is currently studying English Education.


She is a social media manager, communicator and freelance writer. Grace loves reading, seeing movies, and writing. She is a member of the League of Writers (LOWs).


She is an award winning writer. All writing under the #gracie belongs to her. Grace writes to correct the ills of the society as events around her also motivate her to write.


For more information call: Abdulhakim A. Babatunde - +234 903 661 9960 or visit: https://ileshabookclub..com

APGA SOUTHWEST CHAIRMAN, DEACON SAMSON OLALERE MOURNS OBA JIMOH OLADUNNI OYEWUMI, AJAGUNGBADE III

The National Vice Chairman, Southwest of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and chieftain of the Conference of Nigeria Political Party (CNPP) who is also an indigene of Ogbomosho land, Deacon Samson Olalere is saddened on the passage of Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III.

In a statement issued by the southwest zonal arm of the party described the contributions of Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III as very conspicuous and will greatly be missed by the Good people of Ogbomosho land, Nigeria as a country and the World globally.

Deacon Samson Olalere also expressed huge shock over the demise of the revered monarch, adding that the death had created a huge vacuum that no one can fill except by the divine intervention of God. He also noted that the late Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III was a forthright first class monarch who ruled his people and the entire Ogbomosho land with the fear of God and divine wisdom.

APGA finally urged the family of the deceased royal father, friends, associates and Ogbomosho community to take solace in the knowledge that the monarch lived an exemplary life deserving honour and celebration.

CNPP MOURNS OBA SALIU ADETUNJI AJEOGUGUNISO


The Southwest Chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), Alhaji Yinka Olona has expressed grief over the death of His Royal Highness, Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeoguguniso 1.


In a statement issued by the Conference in Ibadan, on Sunday, Alhaji Yinka Olona described the late Oba Saliu Adetunji Ajeoguguniso 1 as a highly respected monarch whose 6-year reign on the throne helped in promoting unity and peace in Ibadan land as well as attracting significant development and progress to his people.


The Statement further said that the traditional ruler, who passed on at 93, was a courageous leader and one committed to the development of Ibadan land.


CNPP urged the family of the deceased royal father, friends, associates and Ibadan community to take solace in the knowledge that the monarch lived an exemplary life deserving honour and celebration.


Alh. Yinka Olona prayed to Almighty God to comfort those mourning the departed king and grant his soul eternal rest.

CNPP MOURNS ALAO AKALA, SAYS IT’S A NATIONAL LOSS

The Southwest Chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), Alhaji Yinka Olona and the current National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Deacon Samson Olusegun Olalere have expressed condolences on the death of the former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Alao Akala, who passed on the 12th day of January 2022, aged 71 years.

The duo described Akala’s death as a great loss to Nigeria, Oyo State, and his place of origin, Ogbomosho. They also pointed out that the deceased discharged his duties as the Deputy Governor and Governor of Oyo State with a great measure of fairness and firmness and left some legacies he would be remembered.

According to them, It was during Akala’s tenure that CNPP was facelifted and given due recognition by any sitting governor. He appointed many members and discovered many voiceless voices.

“Akala was a man of the people who was very much concerned about their welfare and ever ready to solve problems brought to his attention.” The statement said.

The duo acknowledged the contributions of the deceased to the political community, adding that the late Governor was a big player in the political sector beyond the shores of Southwest.

CNPP finally prayed God to grant the family and associates of the deceased the fortitude to bear the loss, urging them to be consoled by the legacies of service, selflessness and excellence he left behind.

IPAC ADMONISHES PARTIES AGAINST TURNING OSUN INTO COMBAT ZONE

Ahead of the July 16 Governorship election in Osun State, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has admonished political parties in Osun state to resist any attempt by criminals to infiltrate the state and turn Osun into a combat zone.

The admonition was contained in a statement issued by IPAC Osun Chairman, Mr. Wale Adebayo, on Sunday in Osogbo.

The statement also urged the political parties to organize their primaries in ways that the best will emerge as candidates from their numerous aspirants.

The Statement partly reads:

“Ahead of the July 16 Governorship election in Osun State, we urged political parties to abide by the dictates of the electoral act. We also advise all concerned Stakeholders to toe the path of honour and not involve in acts that will lead to the breakdown of law and order.

“IPAC is aware of the serious crisis within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. We appeal to them in the interest of our people not to turn the state into battle ground.”

“It is obvious that democracy can only flourish in a peaceful environment. It is our only hope of building a strong, virile, stable, prosperous and a just society.”

“Any threat to the democratic process is a threat to our nationhood and existence and it must be resisted by all the patriotic Osun State Citizens.”

IPAC under the leadership of Mr. Wale Adebayo finally appealed to political parties interested in participating in the forthcoming governorship election to conduct credible primaries in order to avert violence and bloodshed that could heat up the polity and truncate the electorate process in the State.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB MOURNS OBA SALIU AKANMU ADETUNJI, SET TO PUBLISH AN ANTHOLOGY OF POEMS AND ESSAYS IN HIS HONOUR


The Executive Council and Members of Ibadan Book Club have expressed sadness over the death of Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1.


The monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, January 2, 2022.


Ibadan Book Club in a statement issued in Ibadan on Wednesday by the Coordinator and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo described Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji’s death as a monumental loss to not only the Ibadan people, but the whole of Oyo State, Yorubaland and the entire country.


“We want to convey our sorrow and condolences for the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1. 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 Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1. He was a loving and devoted husband and father as well as a loyal servant to the crown” the Statement said.


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

In a bid to honour and immortalize the late exemplary monarch, Ibadan Book Club (IBC) is ready to publish an anthology of poems and essays chronicling the times and life of the deceased, to be written by his fans, admirers, well wishers, followers and interested Ibadan citizens. The proposed anthology will be published in an electronic format and made public free of charge.

Ibadan Book Club finally urged Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji’s’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.”


Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1, (26 August 1928 – 2 January 2022) was a Nigerian monarch who sat as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on 4 March 2016.


Saliu was born as the first of 17 children of Raji Olayiwola and Suwebat Amope Adetunji on 26 August 1928 in Ibadan, Oyo State. He grew up learning vocational jobs until he took up fashion designing as a means of living after moving into Lagos. While working as a fashion designer, Saliu delved into musical record marketing until in 1960 when he founded his first of three record label imprints called Baba Laje Records which housed notable fuji music acts including Dauda Epo-Akara, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and KS1- Malaika.


Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of Ibadan, Saliu Adetunji was the Balogun of Ibadan land. He died in Ibadan on 2 January 2022, at the age of 93.

IHRAF PUBLISHES NEW BOOK, LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST RAPE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

The International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF) has announced the release of a new book titled “Get Consent”, Poetry and Essays on Rape and Sexual Violence against women) edited by Uwaezuoke Angelica .C., Innocent David C and six other members of the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers.


In a statement released by the Director of IHRAF in Africa, Wole Adedoyin on Tuesday in Ilesa said the major aim of this anthology is to combat violence against women, using writing for sensitization and awareness. Also, the anthology aimed at changing community attitudes to violence against women.


“Get Consent” anthology with the ISBN-13:979-8795194387 and ASIN:‎ B09PMBMRKP is also an experimentation challenge given to members of the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW), one of the initiatives of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) whose membership cuts across different Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. The book is also the first publication of the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers under the leadership of Mr. Innocent David Chinaecherem, the immediate past President of the Society.


According to the Statement, Rape and sexual violence against women are currently the two major problems militating against the growth and development of youths in Nigeria. These twin vices are like epidemics gaining popularity and causing restlessness and concerns for Nigerian parents and governments, both at the local, state and federal levels. In 2015, UNICEF reported that one in four girls and one in ten boys in Nigeria had experienced sexual violence before the age of 18. According to a survey by Positive Action for Treatment Access, over 31.4 percent of girls reported that their first sexual encounters had been either rape or forced sex of some kind.


“Hopefully, with this anthology, IHRAF has made her modest input and contributed her quota in the fight against rape and sexual violence against women in Nigeria” Adedoyin said.

SYNW CAMPUS BRANCHES AND THE CONTACTS OF THEIR COORDINATORS ACROSS NIGERIA


1. Akobundu Olumachi Stella - Abia State College of Health Sciences Management
Technology, Aba, Abia State - 09068747662

2. Chidozie Somtochukwu - Abia State University (ABSU), Abia State – 07085069289

3. Solomon Oke - Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo State – 09068282313

4. Olatunbosun David - Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State - 07030076059

5. Uti Chiola Angela - Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Delta State – 09039358640

6. Koate Nunnaa-Elbabari Maxwell - Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State - 08168527716

7. Gbenga Adenegan - Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State - 09068920052

8. Adebayo Iwalola - Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State - 08088705941

9. Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State – 07063446319

10. Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State – 09025253970

11. Yusuf Opeere - Federal College of Animal Health & Production Technology, Oyo State – 09037398162

12. Abdulrazak Denja Balema - Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State - 08164572925

13. Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State – 08109325900

14. Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State – 08144013365

15. Onwukwe Marykate Chizoba - Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State

16. Okeke Bright Chuckwuison - Imo State University (IMSU), Imo State – 08037901404

17. Anowo Eniola - Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State – 09037156136

18. Ademola Oluwabukola Christianah - Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State - 09018868275

19. Olugbuyiro Success - University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State - 08166208300

20. Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) – 07036776424

21. Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State - 08094110318

22. Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State - 08144078373

23. Angelica Chinecherem Nwaezuoke - University of Nigeria Nsukka, Anambra State – 08067308372

24. John Osatofo Ukhuakhua - University of Benin (UNIBEN) Edo State – 08095901105

25. Igboke Mishack Chinonso - Alex Ekweme Federal University, Ebonyi State – 08105135132

26. Oyebode Oyewole - The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State - 09067127449

27. Ademola Ayomide Miracle - Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State – 07085056806

28. Abubakir Rofiat Opeyemi - Nasarawa State University, Keffi(Nsuk) – 09064642367

29. Faniyi Tomiwa – Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) – 09031646187

To register your institution or to join your chapter, send mail to: Wole Adedoyin (SYNW President) – 08072673852 and copy Adebobola Victor Ademayowa (NSCW President) - 08144013365

NSCW, CAMPUS WRITERS BODY APPOINTS NEW EXCO MEMBERS


The Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW), an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), has officially announced the appointment of its new Executive Council members, dated January 10, 2022.


This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the President of SYNW, Wole Adedoyin in Ilesha on Monday.


According to the Society’s press statement, “Since its inception in 2021, NSCW has been at the forefront of equipping and empowering campus writers with relevant tools that support skills advancement and impact, contributing to the growth of writing and reading culture in their respective institutions, as well as celebrating outstanding campus writers.”


“Members of NSCW have access to numerous benefits, which include capacity-building initiatives, opportunities for valuable partnerships and collaborations, opportunities to network with fellow and established writers. Similarly, there are opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills from established and renowned authors.”


The statement added that “to continue to drive the Society’s vision and mission, 7 active campus writers were selected from across different institutions in Nigeria. They include: President- Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State, Vice President- Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State, General Secretary - Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State, Information Secretary- Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State, Assistant Secretary- Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State, Education Secretary - Ademola Ayomide Miracle: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Social/Welfare Secretary - Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, Financial Secretary - Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).


The newly appointed executives are to serve for a period of one year after which an election will be conducted to duly elect new national officers among the Coordinators.


The above EXCO Members were appointed based on their past performances and achievements recorded in their different institutions.


The newly appointed national EXCO Members are charged to create more SYNW Chapters in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education and to also coordinate their activities and report back to the National Headquarters of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW).

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is currently managing over 30 campus writers’ branches in different Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education across the country through the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW).

The Objectives of this initiative are: To create an avenue where campus creative writers can brainstorm, meet and network, to promote creative writing and book reading culture in tertiary institutions, to hone and enhance the creative writing skills of aspiring campus writers, to award, reward and recognize outstanding campus writers, to organize seminars, symposia, fora and conferences at educating and informing aspiring campus writers, to publish and market the works of aspiring campus writers and lastly to hold monthly book reading and meeting

NSCW, CAMPUS WRITERS BODY APPOINTS NEW EXCO MEMBERS


The Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW), an initiative of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), has officially announced the appointment of its new Executive Council members, dated January 10, 2022.


This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the President of SYNW, Wole Adedoyin in Ilesha on Monday.


According to the Society’s press statement, “Since its inception in 2021, NSCW has been at the forefront of equipping and empowering campus writers with relevant tools that support skills advancement and impact, contributing to the growth of writing and reading culture in their respective institutions, as well as celebrating outstanding campus writers.”


“Members of NSCW have access to numerous benefits, which include capacity-building initiatives, opportunities for valuable partnerships and collaborations, opportunities to network with fellow and established writers. Similarly, there are opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills from established and renowned authors.”


The statement added that “to continue to drive the Society’s vision and mission, 7 active campus writers were selected from across different institutions in Nigeria. They include: President- Adebobola Victor Ademayowa - Federal University Oye, Ekiti State, Vice President- Sakinah Yusuf - Bayero University, Kano State, General Secretary - Cynthia Chuckwunenye Maduekwe - University of Calabar Cross Rivers State, Information Secretary- Chinwendu Chinonyerem - Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Imo State, Assistant Secretary- Enitan Abdultawab - University of Lagos, Lagos State, Education Secretary - Ademola Ayomide Miracle: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Social/Welfare Secretary - Nathaniel Okeke - Federal University Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, Financial Secretary - Henry Ndifreke - University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).


The newly appointed executives are to serve for a period of one year after which an election will be conducted to duly elect new national officers among the Coordinators.


The above EXCO Members were appointed based on their past performances and achievements recorded in their different institutions.


The newly appointed national EXCO Members are charged to create more SYNW Chapters in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education and to also coordinate their activities and report back to the National Headquarters of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW).

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is currently managing over 30 campus writers’ branches in different Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education across the country through the Nigerian Society of Campus Writers (NSCW).

The Objectives of this initiative are: To create an avenue where campus creative writers can brainstorm, meet and network, to promote creative writing and book reading culture in tertiary institutions, to hone and enhance the creative writing skills of aspiring campus writers, to award, reward and recognize outstanding campus writers, to organize seminars, symposia, fora and conferences at educating and informing aspiring campus writers, to publish and market the works of aspiring campus writers and lastly to hold monthly book reading and meeting

OYEBAMI IYANUOLUWA AND SALIMONU GRACE TO HEADLINE ILESHA BOOK CLUB JANUARY READING
Ilesha Book Club, the first book reading club in Ilesha has set aside Wednesday, January 19, 2022 to host two Ilesha based writers, Oyebami Iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) and Salimonu Grace (Gracie).

According to a statement issued by the Coordinator of the Club, Abdulhakim A. Babatunde said the event would take place at B011, Osun State College of Education, Ilesha, Osun State by 12:00PM.

The event promises to be an avenue for reading new and creative works such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, stories, autobiography and Serves as an opportunity to contact with other readers and book writers in Ilesha.

Upcoming writers who have works in poetry, Short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to fellow writers and readers. Membership form will be made available Free for first timers.

Below are short profiles of Ilesha Book Club’s Guest Writers for the month of January, 2022.

Oyebami Iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) is an award winning Spoken word Poet,artist, content creator, a writer and a podcaster. He is artistically inclined with the passion to help youth around him. His Podcast has reached out to different countries and has 900 subscribers round the world. His poems have won him Certificates and he has also met and interviewed prominent dignitaries. Oyebami iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) is an undergraduate student of English and Literary studies in the University of Ibadan affiliated to Osun State college of Education Ilesa.

Ezra Alagbada King is well known for his Instagram interview which has reached and touched youth in the Country. Through his Instagram Live Interview he has been able to interview the likes of Ojo Ibikunle (Ronke Osodioke), Victory Ashaka, Yomi Soyombo, Aremo Yusuf (Gemini) and many more. His aim is to help and encourage youth to reach their potentials and this he has been doing. He is a Youth Advocate and he is passionate about it. His mantra is to serve humanity and be a beacon of hope for others to find their path.

Salimonu Grace known as Gracie hails from Oyo state, Ogbomoso and a student of the University of Ibadan affiliated campus in Ilesha. Salimonu Grace is currently studying English Education.

She is a social media manager, communicator and freelance writer. Grace loves reading, seeing movies, and writing. She is a member of the League of Writers (LOWs).

She is an award winning writer. All writing under the #gracie belongs to her. Grace writes to correct the ills of the society as events around her also motivate her to write.

For more information call: Abdulhakim A. Babatunde - +234 903 661 9960 or visit: https://ileshabookclub..com

OYEBAMI IYANUOLUWA AND SALIMONU GRACE TO HEADLINE ILESHA BOOK CLUB JANUARY READING
Ilesha Book Club, the first book reading club in Ilesha has set aside Wednesday, January 19, 2022 to host two Ilesha based writers, Oyebami Iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) and Salimonu Grace (Gracie).

According to a statement issued by the Coordinator of the Club, Abdulhakim A. Babatunde said the event would take place at B011, Osun State College of Education, Ilesha, Osun State by 12:00PM.

The event promises to be an avenue for reading new and creative works such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, stories, autobiography and Serves as an opportunity to contact with other readers and book writers in Ilesha.

Upcoming writers who have works in poetry, Short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to fellow writers and readers. Membership form will be made available Free for first timers.

Below are short profiles of Ilesha Book Club’s Guest Writers for the month of January, 2022.

Oyebami Iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) is an award winning Spoken word Poet,artist, content creator, a writer and a podcaster. He is artistically inclined with the passion to help youth around him. His Podcast has reached out to different countries and has 900 subscribers round the world. His poems have won him Certificates and he has also met and interviewed prominent dignitaries. Oyebami iyanuoluwa (Ezra Alagbada King) is an undergraduate student of English and Literary studies in the University of Ibadan affiliated to Osun State college of Education Ilesa.

Ezra Alagbada King is well known for his Instagram interview which has reached and touched youth in the Country. Through his Instagram Live Interview he has been able to interview the likes of Ojo Ibikunle (Ronke Osodioke), Victory Ashaka, Yomi Soyombo, Aremo Yusuf (Gemini) and many more. His aim is to help and encourage youth to reach their potentials and this he has been doing. He is a Youth Advocate and he is passionate about it. His mantra is to serve humanity and be a beacon of hope for others to find their path.

Salimonu Grace known as Gracie hails from Oyo state, Ogbomoso and a student of the University of Ibadan affiliated campus in Ilesha. Salimonu Grace is currently studying English Education.

She is a social media manager, communicator and freelance writer. Grace loves reading, seeing movies, and writing. She is a member of the League of Writers (LOWs).

She is an award winning writer. All writing under the #gracie belongs to her. Grace writes to correct the ills of the society as events around her also motivate her to write.

For more information call: Abdulhakim A. Babatunde - +234 903 661 9960 or visit: https://ileshabookclub..com

CONTACTS OF COORDINATORS AND BLOGS OF SYNW BOOK CLUBS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Ibadan Book Club – Ayobami Odunyemi - +234 816 414 8985 - https://ibadanbookclubonline..com

Osogbo Book Club – Grace Godwin - +234 802 785 4496 - https://osogbobookclubonline..com

Ekiti Book Club – Olamilekan Okebiorun - +234 812 992 5044 - https://ekitibookclubonline..com

Abeokuta Book Club – Darasimi Adeoye - +234 906 068 9657 - https://abeokutabookclubonline..com

Ilesa Book Club – Abdulhakim A. Babatunde
https://ileshabookclub..com

Akure Book Club – Tunde Akingbodere - +234 816 081 0795 - https://akurebookclubonline..com

Arewa Book Club – Mukhtar Musa Karami – 08037442582 - https://arewabookclub..com

Atiba Book Club – Odetola Emmanuel Ekundayo - +234 705 484 0754 –
https://atibabookclub..com

Eko Book Club – Adesewa Oyinkansola - +234 812 817 0688 –
https://ekobookclubonline..com

Ogbomosho Book Club – Faniyi Tomiwa - 09031646187

Iseyin Book Club – Yusuff Opeere - 07052932707

CONTACTS OF COORDINATORS AND BLOGS OF SYNW BOOK CLUBS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Ibadan Book Club – Ayobami Odunyemi - +234 816 414 8985 - https://ibadanbookclubonline..com

Osogbo Book Club – Grace Godwin - +234 802 785 4496 - https://osogbobookclubonline..com

Ekiti Book Club – Olamilekan Okebiorun - +234 812 992 5044 - https://ekitibookclubonline..com

Abeokuta Book Club – Darasimi Adeoye - +234 906 068 9657 - https://abeokutabookclubonline..com

Ilesa Book Club – Abdulhakim A. Babatunde
https://ileshabookclub..com

Akure Book Club – Tunde Akingbodere - +234 816 081 0795 - https://akurebookclubonline..com

Arewa Book Club – Mukhtar Musa Karami – 08037442582 - https://arewabookclub..com

Atiba Book Club – Odetola Emmanuel Ekundayo - +234 705 484 0754 –
https://atibabookclub..com

Eko Book Club – Adesewa Oyinkansola - +234 812 817 0688 –
https://ekobookclubonline..com

Arewa Book Club – Mukhtar Musa Karami – 08037442582 - https://www.arewabookclub..com

Ogbomosho Book Club – Faniyi Tomiwa - 09031646187

Iseyin Book Club – Yusuff Opeere - 07052932707

SYNW GREETS IBADAN BOOK CLUB COORDINATOR, ODUNYEMI AYOBAMI ON HER BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY


President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, Wole Adedoyin, has congratulated the Coordinator of Ibadan Book Club, Odunyemi Ayobami on her birthday anniversary.

Adedoyin, in a goodwill message he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ilesha, noted that Odunyemi Ayobami has every reason to celebrate.

He congratulated the Coordinator and commended her for her immense contributions to the growth and achievement the club recorded in 2021.

According to Adedoyin, Odunyemi Ayobami has shown dexterity and capacity which helped the club recorded more feats in 2021.

“On behalf of SYNW members across the country, I congratulate you and pray that Almighty God continues to strengthen, guide and prosper you with robust health and many more years of happiness. We appreciate you and all you have done and still doing for Ibadan Book Club.

“I join your family, friends, well-wishers and members of Ibadan Book Club to wish you more years of glory and honour,” he said.

SYNW APPOINTS CARETAKER COMMITTEE FOR IBADAN BOOK CLUB

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has set up a Caretaker committee to run the affairs of Ibadan Book Club for another six months.

This development was announced on Friday evening through a statement from the national Secretariat of the Society.

The Statement said that Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo would serve as the Chairman and Secretary of the committee while other members included Wahab Sulaimon, Ayoade Hassanah, Suliyat Adepoju, Ayinde Omogbolahan Abiodun, Akinfenwa Temitope, Oyetunji Moyinoluwa, Omitoogun Tinuade, Akin Tella Peace, Ajobo Haleeah Oluwalaanumi and Fatiha Olomide.

The caretaker committee is charged with the responsibility of running the affairs of the book club for a period of six months(January to June 2022) until a new executive committee is elected.

“All critical stakeholders and members of IBC in Oyo State and other parts of the country are by this guided accordingly,” the statement said.

The Statement finally enjoined all members of the Club to continue to work in harmony for the tasks ahead.

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), is an umbrella organization that was founded to promote creative writing and literary arts among writers based in Nigeria between the ages of 10 and 40. It was founded in 2010 at the former house of the Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka at the University of Ibadan. It was formerly known as the World of Poets and Literary Society.

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, 100 Thousand Poets for Change (USA), Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Human Rights Art Festival (USA) and lately, the International Women Writing Guild (IWWD).

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 teen writers’ body in Nigeria.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB APPOINTS OGUNLANA, UGBODUMA, ADELEKE, AJOBO, OLUMOFE AND THOMSON PATRONS

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has appointed Mr. Jide Ogunlana, Mr. Marcus Ovie Ugboduma, Pa Adeleke I.O.B and Mr. Ajobo Musleudeen Akinlabi, Mr. Olumofe Jacob and Mr. Adeoye Ambrose Babatunde Thomson as its patrons.

In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo said the organization appointed the new patrons considering their commitments and support to the growth and development of the club.

The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet, meet monthly 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.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book 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.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB APPOINTS OGUNLANA, UGBODUMA, ADELEKE, AJOBO, OLUMOFE AND THOMSON PATRONS

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has appointed Mr. Jide Ogunlana, Mr. Marcus Ovie Ugboduma, Pa Adeleke I.O.B and Mr. Ajobo Musleudeen Akinlabi, Mr. Olumofe Jacob and Mr. Adeoye Ambrose Babatunde Thomson as its patrons.

In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo said the organization appointed the new patrons considering their commitments and support to the growth and development of the club.

The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet, meet monthly 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.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book 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.

SYNW APPOINTS CARETAKER COMMITTEE FOR IBADAN BOOK CLUB

The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has set up a Caretaker committee to run the affairs of Ibadan Book Club for another six months.

This development was announced on Friday evening through a statement from the national Secretariat of the Society.

The Statement said that Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo would serve as the Chairman and Secretary of the committee while other members included Wahab Sulaimon, Ayoade Hassanah, Suliyat Adepoju, Ayinde Omogbolahan Abiodun, Akinfenwa Temitope, Oyetunji Moyinoluwa, Omitoogun Tinuade, Akin Tella Peace, Ajobo Haleeah Oluwalaanumi and Fatiha Olomide.

The caretaker committee is charged with the responsibility of running the affairs of the book club for a period of six months(January to June 2022) until a new executive committee is elected.

“All critical stakeholders and members of IBC in Oyo State and other parts of the country are by this guided accordingly,” the statement said.

The Statement finally enjoined all members of the Club to continue to work in harmony for the tasks ahead.

Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW), is an umbrella organization that was founded to promote creative writing and literary arts among writers based in Nigeria between the ages of 10 and 40. It was founded in 2010 at the former house of the Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka at the University of Ibadan. It was formerly known as the World of Poets and Literary Society.

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, 100 Thousand Poets for Change (USA), Woman Scream International Poetry and Arts Festival, International Human Rights Art Festival (USA) and lately, the International Women Writing Guild (IWWD).

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 teen writers’ body in Nigeria.

IBADAN BOOK CLUB APPOINTS OGUNLANA, UGBODUMA, ADELEKE, AJOBO, OLUMOFE AND THOMSON PATRONS

Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has appointed Mr. Jide Ogunlana, Mr. Marcus Ovie Ugboduma, Pa Adeleke I.O.B and Mr. Ajobo Musleudeen Akinlabi, Mr. Olumofe Jacob and Mr. Adeoye Ambrose Babatunde Thomson as its patrons.

In a statement signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo said the organization appointed the new patrons considering their commitments and support to the growth and development of the club.

The Ibadan Book Club consists of a group of people who meet, meet monthly 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.

Some of the publications published by Ibadan Book 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.

DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS (IN LINKS) OF OSOGBO BOOK CLUB 2021 MONTHLY READINGS FROM APRIL TO DECEMBER 2021

APRIL READING

GUEST WRITERS: LUKMAN ALAWODE AND AKOBI BAMIGBALE

PHOTOGRAHS: https://osogbobookclubonline..com/2021/04/osogbo-book-club-april-reading-in.html?m=1
DATE: 17TH OF APRIL, 2021

MAY READING
GUEST WRITERS: LERE FAGBOLA AND HALEEMAH ALI BANKOLE
PHOTOGRAHS: https://osogbobookclubonline..com/2021/05/photos-from-osogbo-book-club-may-reading.html?m=1
DATE: 22ND OF MAY, 2021

CALL FOR ENTRIES FROM THE LAND OF VIRTUES:
https://osogbobookclubonline..com/2021/06/call-for-submissions-voices-from-land.html?m=1

JUNE READING
GUEST WRITERS: AFEEZ AYOMIDE OLAGUNJU AND OLADEJO HANEEF O.
PHOTOGRAHS: https://osogbobookclubonline..com/2021/06/osogbo-book-club-partners-ana-osun-on.html?m=1
DATE: 19TH OF JUNE, 2021

JULY READING
GUEST WRITERS: AYOOLUWA OLASUPO (IMISI) AND FADAIRO TESLEEM
PHOTOGRAHS: https://osogbobookclubonline..com/2021/07/osogbo-book-club-july-reading-in.html?m=1
DATE: 24TH OF JULY, 2021

AUGUST READING: OSOGBO WRITERS CONFERENCE
GUEST WRITERS/SPEAKERS: SANNI BASHEER ABIODUN, OLADEJO HANEEF O., AFEEZ OLAGUNJU, BUNYAMIN SIJUWADE
PHOTOGRAHS: https://osogbobookclubonline..com/2021/07/osogbo-book-club-july-reading-in.html?m=1
DATE: 21ST AUGUST, 2021

DECEMBER READING: OSOGBO BOOK PARTY AND OSOGBO BOOK AWARD
GUEST WRITER: OTUNLA SAMUEL OLUDARE
PHOTOGRAPHS: https://osogbobookclubonline..com/2021/12/images-from-2021-edition-of-osogbo-book.html
DATE: 30TH OF DECEMBER, 2021


Signed

GRACE GODWIN
Coordinator
Osogbo Book Club

OTUNLA SAMUEL OLUDARE TO HEADLINE OSOGBO BOOK PARTY

Osogbo Book Club has set aside Thursday, December 30, 2021 to hold Osogbo Book Party.

A statement by Grace Godwin and Ahmed Aishat, Coordinator and Secretary of Osogbo Book Club said the reading would take place at No. 20, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola Area, Osogbo by 12:00PM.

According to the statement, Osogbo Book Party is the end of the year party of Osogbo Book Club.

This year book party will be featuring Otunla Samuel Oludare as guest writer for this year edition.

Otunla Samuel Oludare is a native of Isundunrin in Ejigbo Local Government. His writing skill was discovered at a very tender age with creative ideology to present fictional story to classmate. This discovery started with discovery of talent which its practicality metamorphosis to being an author of books such as fortitude to greatness, and the recently sold, titled sting of death and more are still in progress. His unique and logical expression differentiates him among contemporaries. He is a teacher, a gospel musician who had written songs to his credit, and married with two kids. His passion to growth and development in youth in a way of forestalling moral value drives him to do more in writing. He had bagged two awards in public speaking and in music from the Youth Chapter of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Osun state as the best Public Speaker in 2019. He had led youths in self reliance and his oratory talent is top notch not just to arouse interest but to present realities that are workable for a better society. And to mention but a few, he is the present Creativity Director of the Fellowship of Gospel Musician of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter. May the almighty God continue to help him.

Osogbo Book Club finally urged interested Osun Writers to partake in the December monthly reading as it is open to the public.

OSOGBO BOOK CLUB SET TO HOLD OSOGBO BOOK PARTY

Osogbo Book Club (OBC) has set aside 30th day of December, 2021 to hold Osogbo Book Party. Osogbo Book Party is the end of year party of Osogbo Book Club (OBC).

A statement by Grace Godwin and Ahmed Aishat, Coordinator and Secretary of Osogbo Book Club said the reading would take place at No. 20, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ibuaje Micro Finance Bank Building, Pepsi Cola Area, Osogbo by 12:00PM.

Ibadan Book Party is the end of year party of Osogbo Book Club (OBC). The Party will also feature readings by Otunla Samuel Oludare.

Upcoming writers who have works in poetry, Short stories and novels can also attend to read their works to fellow writers and readers. Membership form will be made available Free for first timers.

The upcoming book reading event promises to be an avenue for reading creative works such as poetry, fiction, book sales and signing, contacts with other readers and book writers in all corners of the Osun State, the statement added.

OSOGBO BOOK AWARD: OBC TO AWARD AND RECOGNIZE DESERVING MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Osogbo Book Club, one of the book clubs of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) is to award and recognize deserving members and organizations for supporting the club in achieving its target and for their impact and contributions in promoting reading and writing culture in Osun State.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Coordinator and Secretary of the Club, Grace Godwin and Ahmed Aishat in Osogbo on Thursday.

According to the release, the award was meant to encourage Osogbo Book Club members and appreciate other book stakeholders like the Writers’ Global Movement (WGM), Osun State Library Board, Osun State Branch of the National Library of Nigeria, SUBEB, Osun State Ministry of Education to mention but few.

The shortlisted recipients will be recognized during the 2021 edition of Osogbo Book Party.

Since the beginning of this literary year, Osogbo Book Club has featured over ten writers/Guest lecturers including Artists, interviewed over ten writers, collated a poetry anthology which is currently undergoing publishing, it also held Osogbo Writers Conference.

To view the past activities of the club, kindly log on to: https://osogbobookclubonline..com. To view the videos of our readings online, kindly type Osogbo Book Club in YouTube Search box.

DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS (IN LINKS) OF IBADAN BOOK CLUB 2021 MONTHLY READINGS FROM FEBRUARY 2021 TO DECEMBER 2021


FEBRUARY READING

GUEST WRITER/READER: DIIPO FAGUNWA

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/03/pictures-taken-during-ibadan-book-club.html?m=1

DATE: 27TH FEBRUARY, 2021

VENUE: RACE COURSE AMPHITHEATRE


MARCH READING

GUEST WRITER/READER: BUSAYO FAKUNLE

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/03/pictures-taken-during-ibadan-book-club_31.html?m=1

DATE: 27TH MARCH, 2021

VENUE: THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN


APRIL READING

GUEST WRITER/READER: JIDE OGUNLANA

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/04/ibadan-book-club-april-monthly-reading.html?m=1

DATE: 24TH APRIL, 2021

VENUE: THE POLYTECHNIC, IBADAN


COURTESY VISIT TO OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/05/ibadan-book-club-pays-courtesy-visit-to.html?m=1


MAY READING: BUSARI AGBOLADE MEMORIAL LECTURE

GUEST WRITER/READER: MUTHADIR LAWAL

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/05/photos-from-ibadan-book-club-may-reading.html?m=1

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/05/ibadan-book-club-holds-busari-agbolade.html?m=1

DATE: 29TH MAY, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


JUNE READING

GUEST WRITER/READER: A.I. AKINLOLU (OYO STATE LIBRARIAN)

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/06/ibadan-book-club-june-monthly-reading.html?m=1

DATE: 26TH JUNE, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


RELEASED CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR IBADAN POETRY ANTHOLOGY:

PHOTOGRAPH: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/06/call-for-submissions-rhythms-from.html?m=1


JULY READING: IBADAN CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

GUEST WRITERS/SPEAKERS: BARTHOLOMEW AKPAH, JIDE OGUNLANA, FOLARIN PHEBEAN, FOLARIN OLANIYI AND SULAIMAN IDRIS BANKOLE

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/08/2021-ibadan-creative-writing-workshop.html?m=1

DATE: 31ST JULY, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


AUGUST READING:

GUEST WRITERS/SPEAKERS: TEMITOPE TITILOLA AKINBOLA (HOB – OYO NLN) AND IDIONGO UDOFIA

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/09/40-impressive-images-from-august.html?m=1

DATE: 28TH AUGUST, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


SEPTEMBER READING:

GUEST WRITERS/SPEAKERS: DAVID O. LAWAL, SULIYAT ADEPOJU AND ADELEKE HATTRICK OLUWAFEMI

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/09/images-from-ibadan-book-club-september.html?m=1

DATE: 25TH SEPTEMBER, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


OCTOBER READING:

GUEST WRITERS/SPEAKERS: AYINDE OMOGBOLAHAN, AUGUSTA MOLOKWU AND MARCUS OVIE UGBODUMA

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/11/images-from-ibadan-book-club-october.html?m=1

DATE: 30TH OCTOBER, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


NOVEMBER READING:

GUEST WRITERS/ARTIST: RAZAK SAMADS, OYETUNJI MOYINOLUWA SARAH, AJOBO HALLEEAH OLUWALAANUMI, TEMITOPE AKINFENWA, TINUADE DORCAS OMITOOGUN

PHOTOGRAHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/11/images-from-ibadan-book-club-november.html?m=1

DATE: 27TH NOVEMBER, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


DECEMBER READING: IBADAN BOOK PARTY AND IBADAN BOOK AWARD

GUEST WRITERS/SPEAKER: ADEKOLA EMMANUEL ADEBOWALE, OLOMIDE FATHIA, OGUNSOLA AYOOLUWA FOLAKUNMI AND OLUJIDE JACOB OLUMOFE

PHOTOGRAPHS: https://ibadanbookclubonline..com/2021/12/images-from-2021-edition-of-ibadan-book.html

DATE: 18TH DECEMBER, 2021

VENUE: OYO STATE LIBRARY BOARD


Signed

ODUNYEMI AYOBAMI
Coordinator
Ibadan Book Club