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Buhari’s failing govt can’t unite Nigeria, especially without restitution and justice ―Soyinka

May 8, 2021Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has said he does not believe Nigerian unity is attainable under the current regime of the President, Muhammadu Buhari due to its systemic failure. Soyinka said this in Abuja on Saturday at the book reading and signing of two of his books titled: ‘Trumpism in Academe’ and ‘Chronicles […]

What Buhari, NASS must do to save Nigeria —Anyaoku, Sanusi, Soyinka, Sultan, others

March 7, 2021Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Senior citizens and leaders of thoughts from a broad spectrum of the Nigerian society, on Saturday, expressed grave concerns over the future of the country, putting forward a roadmap to rescue Nigeria from the brink of total collapse. The elder statesmen were unanimous in separate submissions at the 2021 edition of the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation […]

Amended NBC code is economic sabotage, its Govt declared war against the arts ―Soyinka

July 7, 2020Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has reacted to the amended 6th broadcasting code by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) which has ignited a controversy in the last few weeks. Soyinka described the amended code as an “economic sabotage” and also accused the government of declaring war on arts and its producers. The Nobel Laureate who said he […]

Soyinka, Shehu Sani, Odinkalu, Adeyanju, others attend Sowore’s trial

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Major names in civil activism in Nigeria joined the Playwright and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, at the Federal High Court in Abuja to give solidarity to Sahara Reporters publisher, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, who is being prosecuted for organising a nationwide protest tagged #RevolutionNow. The octogenarian arrived the court ahead of the proceedings scheduled to […]

Amotekun has come to stay –Soyinka

January 15, 2020Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Speaking on Wednesday at a press conference at his Kongi’s Harvest Art Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos, Playwright and social critic, Prof Wole Soyinka, has advised those he said were sleeping all the while Nigerians were being killed to return to sleep, instead of tagging as illegal ‘Operation Amotekun’ initiated by the Southwest governors to tackle […]

Buhari not capable to solve Nigeria’s problems -Soyinka

July 15, 2019Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Playwright and Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, yesterday said it had become obvious that the problems confronting Nigeria were beyond President Muhammadu Buhari. Soyinka said this when he played host to some students who paid him a visit on his 85th birthday. The literary icon said while state governments differ in success rates, “central government […]

Soyinka warns Buhari over Ruga settlements for herdsmen

July 3, 2019Bode DoluLeave a Comment

Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has warned the Federal Government against the proposed establishment of Ruga settlements across the country for herdsmen. He warned that the move, if not checked will set the country on fire. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday at the launch of United Nations’ Solutions 17 SDG programme, Soyinka berated the federal […]