Bells University Society

30/10/2025

Thank God
A successful hooding ceremony

16/09/2025

31/10/2024

Jo8n

✨ Calling all poets!🌍
The Poetry Journal 2025 call for submissions is now open!
The journal is focused on “widely relatable ‘African stories’ from ordinary individual experiences.”
Anyone can make a submission of up to 2 poems, but the entry must be themed around an ‘African experience’ – which they believe anyone can have!
The prizes will be:
- Winner: ₦300,000
- Second place: ₦150,00
- Third place: ₦75,000
Submission deadline: December 30

Learn more: https://commonwealthfoundation.com/opportunity/poetry-journal-call-for-submissions/🔗

19/10/2024

Find Joy in Simple Activities
Gavrani highlights the importance of finding joy in small, simple activities when alone, such as reading, walking, or journaling. These activities can bring peace and contentment without the need for external validation.

19/10/2024

Aloneness vs. Loneliness
Aloneness is a conscious choice for self-discovery and peace, while loneliness stems from a lack of connection. By appreciating time alone, we can reduce feelings of loneliness.
Renu

19/10/2024

Silence as a Tool for Reflection
Silence is powerful in helping us listen to our inner voice. by embracing silence, we open ourselves up to introspection and a clearer understanding of our thoughts and emotions.

Renu

17/10/2024

Life is worth celebrating/.more so if you have dependants..

12/10/2024

Since inception, the NLNG has spent at least 20 million US dollars administering a prize for books few have read. Shame of our nation. Like politicians like intellectuals. I have been writing about this for at least a decade. Good luck lol!

READ: https://xokigbo.com/2013/09/17/the-nlng-prize-for-literature-honoring-phantom-books-laziness-and-mediocrity/

READ: https://medium.com//the-nlng-prize-for-literature-is-a-waste-of-dollars-7aa240f02700

READ: https://medium.com//the-nlng-prize-for-literature-disenfranchises-young-nigerian-writers-904189ae22bd

The final shortlist for the 2013 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature is out. Sincere Congratulations to the lucky three: Tade Ipadeola (The Sahara Testaments), Amu Nnadi (through the window of a sa…