Tinubu honours Abiola, Kudirat, Soyinka, others in State of the Nation address; grants pardon to Ogoni 9
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given national honours to over 80 Nigerians, both alive and late, as part of this year’s Democracy Day celebrations. He made the announcement during his first-ever State of the Nation address. Speaking at the joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, Tinubu marked 26 years of uninterrupted democratic […]
Slave markets thrive in Africa – Soyinka laments kidnapping of Nigerians
Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka recently spoke at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying that slavery is not a thing of the past. He pointed to the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria as an example of modern-day slavery. Soyinka mentioned the Chibok schoolgirls, who were taken from their school in Borno State by Boko […]
People should stop trying to work on my timetable for me – Soyinka addresses delay in assessing Tinubu’s government
Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka has made it clear that he will assess President Bola Tinubu’s government at his own pace. He stated that no one should dictate when he should share his views, emphasizing that he would only speak when he had something important to say. Soyinka spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s […]
Why Wole Soyinka Chooses Traditional Worship Over Christianity and Islam
Nobel Laureate and acclaimed author, Wole Soyinka, has revealed his preference for traditional Orisa worship over Christianity and Islam. In a recent discussion, Soyinka explained that Orisa, a religion rooted in African traditions, appeals to him more deeply than the more commonly practiced Christianity or Islam. One of the reasons for his preference is that […]
Soyinka Criticizes Tinubu’s Speech for Overlooking Brutal Protest Crackdown
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent nationwide speech, accusing it of neglecting the brutal response to the #EndBadGovernance protests. Soyinka’s statement highlights his concern that the President’s address failed to acknowledge the severe actions taken by security agencies against the demonstrators. According to Soyinka, the response to the current hunger […]
Wole Soyinka Calls Donald Trump a Dangerous Liar
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka recently voiced his strong opinions about Donald Trump, describing him as a “consummate liar” and a global threat. In an interview with TheNEWS to mark his 90th birthday, Soyinka didn’t hold back in his criticism of the former U.S. president, who is now running for a second term. Soyinka highlighted Trump’s […]
Charly Boy Reacts to Renaming of National Theatre after Soyinka – “I withdraw my respect”
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, a long-time singer and prominent social activist, expressed his strong disapproval of the decision to rename the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, after Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka. He declared on his official social media platform on Friday that he would cease to accord respect to Wole […]
Eedris Abdulkareem Questions Wole Soyinka’s Silence on Tinubu’s Administration
Controversial singer, Eedris Abdulkareem, has voiced his concerns over Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s silence regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Despite widespread hardship in Nigeria, Abdulkareem suggests that Soyinka’s personal relationship with the president might be the reason behind his lack of criticism. Abdulkareem expressed his disappointment, highlighting that Soyinka, renowned for his outspoken criticism of […]