Professor Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, has reacted to comments made by United States President Donald Trump over alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had asked the US Department of Defence to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria while warning the Nigerian government to act swiftly to end the “killing of Christians” in the…
The Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has asked the Federal Government to apologise to Yoruba nation activist Chief Sunday Adeyemo over the invasion of his Ibadan residence, describing the July 1, 2021, raid by a combined team of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army as unlawful and criminal. It is recalled…
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has claimed he saw the mass revocation of visas and green cards by the President Donald Trump administration coming. He stated this in an interview published by BBC News Pidgin on Facebook on Wednesday. Recall that Soyinka’s visa was recently revoked by the US. But the respected writer and author…
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, explained on Tuesday that he shunned an invitation by the US embassy for a visa re-interview in September because he was not comfortable with the September 11 date fixed for the exercise. September 11 became a symbolic date in the US after the September 11, 2001, devastating terror attack on…
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday announced that the United States of America has revoked his visa, making his entry into the country impossible for now. Soyinka disclosed this during a media parley held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, saying he was unaware of any wrongdoing that could have warranted the…
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has revealed how he was abducted and robbed in Bucharest, Romania. The world renowned playwright traveled to Bucharest to attend the Sibiu International Theatre Festival. Sibiu International Theatre Festival is one of the world’s largest performing arts festivals, where he was set to be honoured. However, Soyinka revealed that he arrived…
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has rejected an invitation by the United States Consulate in Nigeria to attend a visa reinterview, warning that under President Donald Trump, whom he described as a “White Idi Amin,” such processes appear suspect and unsafe. In an exclusive interview with TheNEWS/PMNEWS on Tuesday, 9 September, Soyinka confirmed he had…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday hosted Nigerian Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, in a meeting that highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy and Afro-Brazilian heritage. The visit marks a significant moment in strengthening ties between Brazil and Africa, particularly through the shared history and cultural connections rooted in the African diaspora….
On occasion on Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu Conferred national honours on the following eminent Nigerians during his speech at National Assembly. 1. Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON) 2. Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON) 3. Kunle Ajibade (OON) 4. Nosa Igiebor (OON) 5. Dapo Olorunyomi (OON) 6. Bayo Onanuga (CON) 7. Ayo Obe (OON) 8. Dare Babarinsa…
Nigerian literary icon, Wole Soyinka, has hailed former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi for refusing to step down for Bola Tinubu during the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential primary election in 2022. Amaechi was among the over 20 members of the APC that battled for the sole presidential ticket of the ruling party prior…