Abuja – Su'eddie in Life n' Literature

2021/30/072021/30/07

USAID Launches iWASH Project to Improve Sanitation and Reduce Waterborne Diseases in Northwest Nigeria

Northwestern Nigeria is bedevilled with several challenges, most popularly, as the media shows Boko Haram. There are, however, several other challenges including issues of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), education, health, to mention a few. Several organisations are joining forces to help tackle the issues, working with the government at the federal, state and local levels to make life better for the people in these areas. In this light, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a new project, the improved Sustainability of Integrated WASH Services (iWASH) in Abuja on the 15th of July, 2021 to support government efforts in WASH. The two-year $2 million dollar project is earmarked to help restore/rehabilitate existing water points and build new solar-powered boreholes, build toilets and hand-washing stations, and install an innovative new online remote surveillance system known as PumpView. Continue reading

2018/19/022018/19/02

JOHNNY DRILLE + BASH AMUNENI + BLESSING TANGBAN = ABUJA LIT UP 19/02/18

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2018/31/01

OXFAM NIGHT OF POETRY AND PHOTOS HOLDS TODAY AT BRITISH COUNCIL ABUJA 5PM

I am almost running out of breath in order to type this… Yes, my battery might soon die off since NEPA (or DISCO as they call themselves now) have danced away with the light. Weya, there isn’t too much time for talk: OXFAM holds a night of poetry and photos today at British Council, Maitama, Abuja … Continue reading OXFAM NIGHT OF POETRY AND PHOTOS HOLDS TODAY AT BRITISH COUNCIL ABUJA 5PM

2014/04/07

A CONTINUING TALE OF MY BELOVED ABUJA

Tormenting tides would wane the storms shall cease the floods finally fade Our rainbow would spread Abuja is today not what it was yesterday. I could start my tale some twenty-three or so odd years ago when my nimble feet kissed the brown terrain of the young town. You see, it was virgin, a bit … Continue reading A CONTINUING TALE OF MY BELOVED ABUJA

2013/26/052013/27/05

LITERARY BUZZ: PURPLE SILVER OPEN MIC SESSION (25th May, 2013): DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION BUZZ: The Symbols Cuisine Gallery. 7pm. We walked in, Maik Ortserga (Executive Editor with Aboki Publishers and Secretary of Benue Association of Nigerian Authors) and I. There was Anselm Ngutsav, Apine Kenneth and Stephen Aba. I was still wondering if I had made the right choice of forfeiting my Abuja trip for this session – … Continue reading LITERARY BUZZ: PURPLE SILVER OPEN MIC SESSION (25th May, 2013): DISCUSSION

2013/16/052013/18/05

OPEN MIC – LITERARY FUN (AT THE ABUJA LITERARY SOCIETY)

Silverbird Lifestyle Store, 2013 10th May It was the Open Mic session of the Abuja Literary Society and yup, I had to be there. First people I noticed coming in were ElNathan John and Dike Chukwumerije. Okay, this was going to be fun. Usual hi’s to friends and acquaintances and I got to my seat. … Continue reading OPEN MIC – LITERARY FUN (AT THE ABUJA LITERARY SOCIETY)

2013/27/042013/27/04

THE YASMIN EL-RUFAI WORKSHOP LITERARY EVENING AND LECTURE

I remember the call for the workshop. I jumped at it and was about to send my piece when I discovered a clause: it was for people of about 15-twenty-something. Well, that means I was out of the range. Age!! Grrrr!! Well, I called Tunji Ajibade, President of ExodusForArt (E4Art) to discuss my book launch and … Continue reading THE YASMIN EL-RUFAI WORKSHOP LITERARY EVENING AND LECTURE

2012/15/072012/15/07

THE LOYOLA JESUIT WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS (I): PRE

7th July, 2012 This comes in three parts: The first which is the personal experience and events leading to the workshop, then the second, the workshop itself and finally, the aftermath. Of course, you can jump to whichever part suits you best or just go to the full article. But here we go… You can … Continue reading THE LOYOLA JESUIT WORKSHOP FOR WRITERS (I): PRE

2012/01/032012/23/07

LITERARY ASSOCIATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND WRITING

Now, what really is the difference between the two? You might not have paid attention to it but trust me, there is a big one. Ever been in charge of any literary organisation anywhere? I have. That is literary administration. The thing about literary administration especially when you are truly committed to the cause of … Continue reading LITERARY ASSOCIATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND WRITING

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