Today I formally announce the publication of my book, titled: Soyinka’s Metamorphosis: Echoes from The People’s Mandate, a copy of which I have just received on arrival from the UK where it was published. It is a direct response to…
*Pastor assaults wife over alleged infidelity, seeks divorce (Punch)*Outrage trails Charly Boy’s comments on Soyinka’s mental health (Leadership)
Pastor assaults wife over alleged infidelity, seeks divorce (Punch) Modupe, wife of the founder and lead pastor of an evangelical ministry based in Lagos State, identified simply as Akintunde, has accused the cleric of assaulting her over allegations of infidelity…
“Leading From The Streets…” set for public presentation
The public presentation of “Leading From The Streets: Media Interventions By A Public Intellectual, 1999-2019,” authored by Magnus Onyibe, a media columnist, public policy analyst and democracy advocate, will take place on May 8, at Alliance Française/Mike Adenuga Centre at…
Tinubu celebrates Soyinka at 89, says he remains a source of inspiration
President Bola Tinubu has poured encomiums on Nobel Laureate and elder statesman, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his 89th birthday, describing him as a veritable source of support, inspiration and encouragement. The President, who called Professor Soyinka a brother and comrade…
Isese Festival Cancellation: Soyinka writes Emir of Ilorin, Sulu-Gambari
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has written an open letter to Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, over the recent cancellation of the Isese festival in the ancient city. Soyinka expressed his disappointment at the level of bigotry and intolerance displayed…
JP Clark honoured in Lagos
It was an evening of tributes for poet and playwright, John Pepper Clark Bekederemo, in Lagos on Wednesday. Members of the Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association (GCUOBA) were joined by Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, Jimi Agbaje, writers and…
Buhari greets Soyinka at 85
President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on his 85th birthday, July 13, 2019, rejoicing with the literary icon for being one of the country’s greatest pride, and a universal brand. The President joins family…
Ruga: Ooni, Soyinka, tell Nigerians to defend their lands
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, have called on Nigerians across state demarcations to defend the sanctity of their ancestral lands against usage for Ruga cattle settlements. They made the call in a…