Let me today remember an Angel I once met in this life. Let’s simply call her Sola. Angel Sola Kuti. She’s Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s daughter. My devotion to Fela as an unbeatable music maestro is a very long story, but that…
CORA BookTrek to spotlight Femi Adesina’s ‘Working with Buhari’
Femi Adesina’s latest literary endeavour, Working with Buhari, is set to take centre stage at the upcoming CORA BookTrek event. Scheduled for 4 pm on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the esteemed Roving Heights Bookstore within the Landmark Towers, Oniru,…
Soyinka sounds the alarm over witness safety in “Mambilla Scam” case
Nobel Laureate, Prof.Wole Soyinka issued a stark warning Wednesday, urging authorities to ensure the safety of Dr. Olu Agunloye, a key witness in the ongoing “Mambilla Scam” investigation. Agunloye, the former Minister of Power, was charged to court and subsequently…
The child-bride story has many commas to it
Like many of us, I think I read the corrupt version of the story about the child-bride that came from Bayelsa State last week. The story had it that a fiur-year-old girl was given in marriage to a 54-year-old man…
*Actor Doyin Hassan, wife welcome child after 24 years (DailyTrust)*Presidential peace pact will be implemented, it’s not a death sentence – Fubara (Channels)
Actor Doyin Hassan, wife welcome child after 24 years (DailyTrust) Veteran actor and director, Doyin Hassan, has welcomed a child with his wife after waiting for 24 years. He is best known for his role in the Mount Zion Faith…
In Loving Memory: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Mrs. Tinuola Aina (1933-2023)
The Aina family announces the commencement of funeral rites for the late Mrs. Tinuola Aina, a revered figure whose impactful life touched many hearts. Mrs. Aina, born Tinuola Aduke on April 29, 1933, embarked on her final journey on November…
LABAF 2023 unveils stunning array of visual art exhibitions for Its 25th anniversary
The Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) is set to captivate art enthusiasts with an unprecedented visual arts extravaganza as the fiesta celebrates its 25th anniversary. Running from November 13 to 19, the festival will feature six exhibition projects, marking…
CORA’s BookTrek 8.0 dives into “No Good Deed” on October 18
The next book on the line for discussion at CORA’s periodic BookTrek is No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: The Contentious Search for Peace in The Niger Delta. The event takes place at 4 pm on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at…
Soyinka headlines Naija Times’ grand anniversary event
In a resplendent celebration of its third anniversary, Naija Times, a rising star in the world of independent online journalism, has secured the distinguished presence of Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The event, scheduled for October 19, 2023, will take…
Soyinka dares accusers to prove claims as controversial allegations resurface
A controversial document from the past has reemerged, raising serious allegations against renowned Nigerian playwright and author, Wole Soyinka. The document, originally encountered during General Sani Abacha’s tumultuous reign, has been modified to fit the digital age and is now…
