This book is an excellent historical reconstruction of the traumatic events of 1966 and how they contributed to the current political malaise in Nigeria. The reader will enjoy the way Chief Osuchukwu traced the origin of Nigeria's contemporary problems to the unresolved and obfuscated issues that erupted in that crucial era. The book has done a wonderful work in examining…
The role of money-lenders in history was once aptly termed by many acute observers as the "Hidden Hand." It is the power to create, lend and accumulate interest on "credit," and then re-lend that interest for further interest, in perpetuity, that creates pervasive, worldwide debt, from the individual, to the family, to the entire state. The ability to operate a…
Ruth’s loyalty, especially toward her mother-in-law Naomi, helped her to persevere in theThe complete biblical historical fiction compilation by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. The Bible is filled with inspiring stories of unlikely candidates God chose to change eternity. This bestselling compilation in one volume contains five novellas about such people―women in the family tree of…
Texas born and raised Jessica Atherton is a wealthy young woman whose heart was broken when the man she intended to marry wedded another. But her world is upended when two new men come into her life, and both manage to stir her heart. Harrison Gable is a successful young lawyer with ambitions that match Jessica's dreams. His warm, attentive…
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making - from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly…
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making - from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly…
This book of readings exposes Nigeria for what it is: a country that has failed to attain its potentials in all facets of social and economic development. What is however most impressive about the book is that it brings out the rigorous intellectual engagement of the author with contemporary social and economic developments in Nigeria over time. It is this…
Through stories remembered and imagined, and images by acclaimed photographers, A Stranger's Pose draws the reader into a world of encounters in more than a dozen African towns. Iduma blends memoir, travelogue and storytelling in these fragments of a traveller’s journey across several African cities. Inspired by the author’s travels with photographers between 2011 and 2015, the author's own accounts…
What this book contains is a compilation of the good sides of the former Chief of Staff as espoused by his admirers whom I refer to as The Good; the not so bad accounts by those who felt let down and sidelined in the course of discharge of his duty as the ears and eyes of President Buhari, but tempered…
For the first time in 65 years, a modern, easy to understand, truly complete, accurate and uncensored edition of Mein Kampf has been released which reveals more than any past translation. Older translations altered passages, omitted passages, mistranslated Hitler's words, made some parts more sensational while concealing the true meaning in other parts of the book.
Against the Run of Play takes an intense look at Nigerian politics at a time when an entrenched political party was defeated in a presidential election after 16 unbroken years in power. This book offers the reader a narrative explanation and an unusual insight into the major human and institutional factors that led up to the defeat of President Goodluck…
Against the Run of Play takes an intense look at Nigerian politics at a time when an entrenched political party was defeated in a presidential election after 16 unbroken years in power. This book offers the reader a narrative explanation and an unusual insight into the major human and institutional factors that led up to the defeat of President Goodluck…
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them. Chief Obafemi Oyeniyi Awolowo took an interest in his country’s well-being and transformed the economy of Nigeria. AWO Unfinished Greatness presents to us a disciplined, yet stylish man who was dedicated to God and his country. The book AWO-Unfinished Greatness By Olufemi Ogunsanwo covers Awolowo’s career…
Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987) was the leader of Nigeria's Action Group party and the first indigenous Premier of Western Nigeria. He campaigned heavily for developmental change and implemented free primary education and child healthcare policies across the Western Region. Awolowo began work on this autobiography in 1957, at a time when Nigeria's request for self-government had been refused. The work…
Born without ever knowing their father due to a fatal brush with violent death, twins Obiefuna and Ada found themselves growing up away from home, a home that's a distant tale told by their mother where traditional roles awaits them as they get older. A home where they will be returned to as they come of age and learn of…
Bitter Leaf is a richly textured and intricate novel set in Mannobe, a world that is African in nature but never geographically placed. At the heart of the novel is the village itself and its colourful cast of inhabitants: Babylon, a gifted musician who falls under the spell of the beautiful Jericho who has recently returned from the city; Mabel…
A remorseful jihadist confesses his jihadi crime and atrocities to an investigative journalist, Johnny Cameron, on a dangerous assignment in Borno State, northeast of Nigeria, to cover the kidnapping of five westerners, by Boko Haram. Cameron's assignment took him to Boko Haram's stronghold, where the journalist found himself in an uncharted territory of satanic terrorism.
A remorseful jihadist confesses his jihadi crime and atrocities to an investigative journalist, Johnny Cameron, who was on a dangerous assignment in Borno State, northeast of Nigeria, to cover the kidnapping of five westerners, by Boko Haram. Cameron's assignment took him to Boko Haram's stronghold, where the journalist discovered that terrorism was satanic and evil. After months of constantly dodging…
This book about Nigeria and the nightmare it is currently facing was written by two people. One of them lives in Nigeria and the other lives in the US. The Nigerian writer lives in northern Nigeria so he/she cannot dare use his /her real name. These two writers have chosen to break the silence, risk their own safety, and tell…
Africa does not give up its secrets easily. Buried there lie answers about the origins of humankind. After a century of investigation, scientists have transformed our understanding about the beginnings of human life. But vital clues still remain hidden. In Born in Africa, Martin Meredith follows the trail of discoveries about human origins made by scientists over the last hundred years,…
One of the world's greatest and charismatic leader, nobel peace prize winner, president of the African National Congress and head of the anti-arpartheid movement life's story tells of renewed hope and his life behind bars. Now a motion picture. 625 riveting pages.
The contemporary, true accounts of people who have faced difficulties with courage will strengthen your faith and give you the assurance that God is with you.
