nigeria

Set in an Ibo village in Nigeria, the novel recreates pre-Christian tribal life and shows how the coming of the white man led to the breaking up of the old ways.

An introduction to the landscape, culture, and people of Nigeria, with photographs, maps, a description and image of the country's flag, and a fast fact file.

An introduction to Nigeria's people, animals, and traditions.

A teenaged Nigerian girl and her older brother struggle to cope with life in their tense, stifling household--caused by their father's demands for perfection--after getting a taste of freedom during a visit to their aunt's home.

"In the early morning of April 14, 2014, the militant Islamic group Boko Haram violently burst into the small town of Chibok, Nigeria, and abducted 276 girls from their school dorm rooms . . . [Isha Sesay] follows the journeys of [three of the girls and] . . . delves into the Nigerian government's inadequate response to the kidnapping, exposes the hierarchy of how the news gets covered, and synthesizes crucial lessons about global national security. She also reminds us of the personal sacrifice required of journalists to bring us the truth at a time of growing mistrust of the media"--Provided by publisher.

In 2172, when much of the world is unlivable, sisters Onyii and Ify dream of escaping war-torn Nigeria and finding a better future together but are, instead, torn apart.

"When Baby and Mama go to the market near their home in South West Nigeria, Baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives them six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn't notice. As Mama shops, cheeky Baby collects and sample treats...until Mama's basket begins to grow quite heavy. Poor Baby, she thinks--he must be very hungry by now!"--Jacket flap.

Looks at the reality of daily life under the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram.

Set in an Ibo village in Nigeria, the novel recreates pre-Christian tribal life and shows how the coming the white man led to the breaking up of the old ways.

An introduction to Nigeria, covering its history, government, people, lifestyle, and more.