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Meet Chinenyike Lawrence Ezemagu, the South East Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025, with his entry: DIGITEEN Ikemefuna Ezemagu is a writer and historian from Aku in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. Born with his twin brother on February 14, 1992, he studied History at the University of Ibadan […]

Meet Yusra Gaga, North West Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025, with he entry: MY DARKEST NIGHTMARES Miss Yusra Bashir Gaga, 22, is a fashion enthusiast and aspiring writer from Kano State. A specialist in female attire, she combines her love for fashion with a growing passion for creative writing. She attended […]

Meet Sarah Yosouph, South West Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize, with her entry: WHENT THE ROAD CURVES. Sarah Yousuph is a creative writer and storyteller. She is a graduate of Physiology, and her works explore themes such as faith, culture, women’s fiction, and contemporary experiences. She believes in the power of stories […]

The countdown to the winner of this year’s Young Adult Literature Prize has begun, in the next 6 days, we shall share with you winners of the Zonal Prize who are also automatic contenders for the N1,500,000 Grand Prize. Please meet…… Adoo Gyuur, our North Central Winner with her story, DAUGHTERS OF ASHES. Adoo is […]

Meet Daniel Singufuri Yohanna, North East Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025, with his work, A BOY FROM FAR NORTH. Daniel Singufuri Yohanna is a poet and a classroom teacher. He is a Fellow of Ebedi International Writers Residency, Iseyin. His favourite author is Dr. Abubakar Othman. He is the secretary of […]

Meet E.R. Umukoro, South South Zonal Winner of the Young Adult Literature Prize 2025 with her entry: THE DISTORTION OF HARDASSAH Lady E Ejiro Umukoro, who also writes as E. R. Umukoro is a trailblazing Nigerian author, investigative journalist, and broadcaster celebrated for her impactful storytelling and dedication to social justice. Her debut novel, “Distortion,” […]

TY Buratai Literary Initiative Expands Literacy Outreach in Kaduna Schools The TY Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI), founded by former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd), has continued its 2025 campaign to promote literacy among Nigerian youth with book donations to two schools in Kaduna State. On May 12, 2025, TYBLI donated […]

TY Buratai Literary Initiative Launches Book Placement Project in Three Schools The TY Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) is set to enhance literacy and access to quality books in underserved communities with the commissioning of its Book Placement Project in three schools across Abuja and Nasarawa State. This is contained in a press release signed by […]