Girl child day: Four female writers to headline Ibadan book dialogue - ITREALMS

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The Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has announced that the October edition of its prestigious Ibadan Book Dialogue will feature four outstanding female writers; Ogbue Anwuli Temitope, Gloria James Chinemerem, Oke Inioluwa Gladys, and Esther Boluwatife Ogunleye, as headline guests. 

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Board Room of the Oyo State Library Board, located opposite the historic Cocoa House in Dugbe, Ibadan. 

Inter'l writers mourn passage of folklorist Jim Solanke - ITREALMS

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The International Writers Association (IWA) said its deeply saddened by the loss of the beloved folklorist, Jimi Solanke, who passed away in the early hours of Monday, February 5, after a brief illness. Solanke, affectionately known as 'Uncle Jimi', departed while en route to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital. His passing marks the end of an era for Nigeria's cultural landscape.

In a heartfelt statement issued by the Acting President of the International Writers Association, Wole Adedoyin, Jimi Solanke was celebrated as a multifaceted artist whose talents spanned songwriting, acting, performance, visual art, poetry, and storytelling. His distinctive style, characterized by a resonant, golden voice accompanied by guitar melodies, captivated audiences of all ages across generations.

Writers mourn veteran poet, Olanrewaju Adepoju - ITREALMS

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The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has been grieving over the passage of Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju, a distinguished Yoruba poet, writer, artiste, and religious leader, reports ITREALMS.

Chief Adepoju breathed his last on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his residence in Ibadan.

Appointment: BUMWAN congratulates CGC Wale Adeniyi - ITREALMS

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A group under the aegis of Business and Maritime Writers’ Association of Nigeria, (BUMWAN), has congratulated the newly appointed Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Mr. Bashir Wale Adeniyi, reports ITREALMS.

Adeniyi, ITREALMS gathered, has been saddled with steering the stewardship of the revenue, anti- smuggling and trade facilitation of the federal government parastatal, under the supervision of the Federal ministry of Finance.

Writers for Democratic Change mourns Laoye Sanda - ITREALMS

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Writers for Democratic Change (WDC), a renowned political organization under the exemplary leadership of Wole Adedoyin, expressed deep sorrow and mourn the passing of one of the foremost socialists and tireless activists, Comrade Laoye Sanda, reports ITREALMS.

This great loss to the progressive movement has left an indelible void in our hearts and the fight for a just and equitable society.

Four female African writers for Ebedi Intternational Residency - ITREALMS

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The successful four female African writers have arrived the venue of the Ebedi International Writers Residency, reports ITREALMS. 

The writers from Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria have arrived at the Ebedi International Writers Residency in Iseyin, Nigeria to kick start the 2023 Writers Residency Year.

4th edition: Eight writers to headline Read Nigeria Projects - ITREALMS

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Read Nigeria Project, a nationwide chain of reading events administered by Adwinsa Publications (Gh) Ltd and Abeokuta Book Club has set aside 13th day of August, 2022 to host eight Abeokuta-based writers, reports ITREALMS.

The eight writers include Darasimi Adeoye, Demola Ayomide Miracle, Lade Ajayi, Joseph Oluwayemi, Kolapo Mariam, Stephen Ezekiel, Esther Ogunsakin and Quadri Yahya in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

SYNW commends Obiano over Juliet Chudie’s appointment, demands more - ITREALMS

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The Society of Young Nigerian Writers (SYNW) has commended the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano for appointing one of their own in the state as a Special Adviser on Youth Empowerment, even as they demanded for more especially in Literary Matters, reports ITREALMS.

The National President of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, Mr. Wole Adedoyin who confirmed this to ITREALMS, described the appointment as recognition of hardwork, and eulogized Gov. Willie Obiano for giving youths opportunities and voices in his administration.

He disclosed there are many young ones out there who have a lot to contribute in development and governance of every state, Mr. Adedoyin also called on other governors of the various states in the federation to emulate such gesture and give youths more opportunity, maintaining that such will also help to spur other youths to play their drums well in their various fields of endeavour.

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Also, he urged Governor Obiano to consolidate on this feat by appointing another young writer, like the Coordinator of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers in the state, Mr. Izunna Okafor as an aide on Literary Matters, being an internationally acclaimed award-winning author/journalist and convener of the Chinua Achebe Annual Literary Festival.

"Anambra State is a hub of literary figures in Nigeria, and in fact, the first state to reckon with when it comes to literary matters, having given the world arrays of literary champions; and as such, the state deserves to have an aide who will stand as a liaison officer between the government and writers in the state both established and burgeoning writers" he said.

Adedoyin pointed out that Anambra State is expected to be the first state to set the pace on having such an aide on Literary Matters, which no state government has ever had in the history of the country.

“I trust Gov. Obiano is best expected to set such pace, being a youth-loving Governor. So, as I appreciate him, I also urge him to buy into this humble suggestion," SYNW president said.

In her reaction, the newly appointed SA on Youth Empowerment in Anambra State, Mrs. Juliet Chudie described it as a call to serve, and appreciated Gov. Obiano for finding her worthy to hold such a revered position, and giving her the opportunity to serve the state and Ndi Anambra.

She promised to employ her wealth of experience and knowledge in the discharge of her duties, so as to contribute her own quota in actualizing Gov. Obiano's transformation agenda for the state, especially through the aspects of youth empowerment and development.

Mrs. Chudie who is a member of Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter) is a native of Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, and the founder of Juliet Chudie Foundation, founded in 2015.

She is the author of 'A Mother's Heart Bleeds' and the winner of the CSA Award as the Creative Writer of the Year 2018, and has through her foundation, touched many lives, empowered many youths and restored many hope in various localities of the state.

Chuks Egbuna/Editor

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