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Onyeka Nwelue to Begin Tokyo Spies International Book Tour on July 12
Nigerian author, filmmaker, and literary scholar Onyeka Nwelue is set to begin a promotional tour for his latest novel, Tokyo Spies, on July 12, 2026, with the opening…
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Trinidadian Writer Jamir Nazir Wins 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Despite AI Controversy
The Trinidadian writer, Jamir Nazir, has won the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for his story, The Serpent in the Grove. The announcement was made during a film…
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Report Raises Concerns Over Academic Credential Fraud in UK University Admissions
Thousands of international applicants offered postgraduate admission to UK universities last year were found to have submitted false or misleading academic qualifications, according to a new report by…
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Afia Ansong Wins 2026 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets
The African Poetry Book Fund has crowned Afia Ansong as the winner of the 2026 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets for her collection, I buried [her]…
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Alexander Nderitu Champions Nairobi’s Bid for UNESCO City of Literature Status
At the inaugural Asian Literary Festival in Kenya, author and critic Alexander Nderitu urged stakeholders to support Nairobi’s bid for UNESCO City of Literature status, citing the city’s…
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Nigeria Extends NYSC Orientation Camp to 6 Weeks as FEC Approves Major Reforms
The Federal Executive Council of Nigeria has approved the extension of the NYSC orientation camp from the usual three weeks to six weeks. Announcing the development in a…
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Pope Leo Apologizes for the Catholic Church’s Role in African Slavery
In his first papal encyclical, Pope Leo issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church’s role in African slavery, describing slavery as a “wound in Christian memory” and…
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Tems Performs at the Grand Opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, took the stage at the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Dressed in a stunning red…
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Nigerian Artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby Paints First Official Portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama
Nigerian-born artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby has made history by creating the first official commissioned portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama together for the Obama Presidential Center. The artwork, The…
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Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera Releases New Novel Woman at a Crossroads
The publisher, Mmụta Books, released Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera’s novel, Woman at a Crossroads, for public purchase on June 12, 2026. The publication follows the remarkable success of his…
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Chimamanda Adichie Publishes Letter to Euracare Over Son’s Death
On June 14, 2026, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie made public a letter she had sent to the management of Euracare Hospital on April 7, 2026. Posting the…
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Chinelo Okparanta Announces New Novel This Impossible Life
Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, has announced the publication of Chinelo Okparanta’s third novel, This Impossible Life. Reacting to the news on Instagram, the Nigerian-American writer described…
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Eclipse & the Wolf: Akwaeke Emezi Announces Epic Fantasy Novel for 2027
One of Nigeria’s most anticipated fantasy novels is set to be released on February 2, 2027, by Harper Voyager US. Emezi shared the news on Instagram, explaining what…
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3 Writing Competitions for Nigerian Writers
1. Afro RomCom Writing Contest This writing contest, sponsored by Masobe, is calling on fiction writers to explore the theme of Love as Resistance. What does it mean…
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Meet the Judges of the 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize
The Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize has announced an impressive panel of literary figures to judge its 2026 edition. From award-winning novelists and poets to acclaimed editors…
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The £1000 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is currently open for entries
Writers around the world now have the opportunity to submit their work for the 2026 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize, one of the most respected international awards…
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Nigerian Writer Idi Nasiru Wins BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition 2026
Idi Nasiru has won the BBC World Service International Audio Drama Competition, under the English as a Second Language Category with his drama ”Aisha’s Horizon.’ The results which…
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Google to deploy 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida
Google has applied to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to deploy 64 million non-biting southern house mosquitoes that it has infected with bacterium Wolbachia pipientis across California and…
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Chigozie Obioma’s Call of My Life Continues to Captivate Audiences
Nollywood romantic drama Call of My Life continues to attract audiences across Nigeria since its release on May 15, 2026. Produced by acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chigozie Obioma, best…
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Prosper Ishaya Wins The Republic Student Essay Writing Competition
Prosper Ishaya, a Chemical Engineering student at the University of Uyo, also a writer and a poet, wins the 2025 Republic Student Essay Writing Competition. Sharing the news…
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