One of Nigeria’s most outstanding novelists, Chukwuemeka Ike has passed on.
The novelist died on Thursday in Anambra State at the age of 88. Until his death, he was the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu Community in Orumba Local Government Area of the state.
Ike also distinguished himself in the world of learning .He was the first Nigerian to serve as the Registrar of the West African Examinations Council. He also served as Registrar of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He once was a visiting professor to the University of Jos.
His most celebrated novels include : Toads for Supper (1965), The Naked Gods (1970), The Potter’s Wheel (1973), Sunset at Dawn (1976), Expo ’77 (1980), The Bottled Leopard (1985) and Our Children Are Coming (1990).
Notorious Kidnappers Behind Greenfield University Attack Arrested In Kaduna
Police Quell Clashes In Ile-Epo, Arrest Over 50 Suspects And Uncover Drug Den
Federal Government Declares May 1st, 2024 As Public Holiday For Workers’ Day
JAMB Releases 2024 UTME Results Following Rigorous Scrutiny