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Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) has dedicated this year’s edition of World Book and Copyright Day to Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, for his dedication to the promotion of reading culture and the protection of copyright. 
9 Mar
The yearly feast and platform for documentary films—-IREPRESENT International Film Festival will hold on the scheduled days of March 21 to 24 in Lagos. Regarded as the leading platform for documentary film promotion in Nigeria and West Africa, this year’s edition is holding under the theme: RIGHTING THE FUTURE. Over 45 films are expected to…
3 Mar
In the 1980s and 1990s, democratic movements across the world were dominant in the promotion of human rights, liberty, freedom, and democracy in developing countries.
1 Mar
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has expressed concern over recent military coups in some African countries, describing it as unpleasant. While coming hard against proponents of military intervention in Africa
18 Feb
The death of Jimi Solanke on February 4, 2024, sent long-term observers of Nigeria’s cultural scene reflecting on the remarkable career of a much-loved stage personality.
21 Jan
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has bemoaned the sorry state the social media has fallen into in Nigeria, saying it has been dragged down to the lowest common denominator and taken over by people he described as "barbarians." Soyinka said that in other climes, social media is still valid as a means of interaction because…
10 Jan
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Wednesday, raised the alarm over the safety of a former minister of power and steel development, Olu Agunloye, in Kuje Prison. Agunloye, who was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the FCT High Court on Wednesday, in connection with the $6 billion Mambilla scam, was…
7 Jan
Acclaimed art collector, Yemisi Shyllon, has acquired the artwork of Ori Agbe, a poem that popular performance poet, Akeem Lasisi, dedicated to the Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka.
25 Dec
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka says his assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will come after one year in office.
1 Nov
The 6th edition of the Timeless Memories Exhibition, titled "Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka ‘The Man who didn't Die in the face of Tyranny,'" is set to captivate and educate audiences as it delves into the profound prison experience of the renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Curated and Produced by Oludamola Adebowale, this exceptional exhibition takes a unique approach to celebrate the life and work of the iconic writer and activist.
17 Sep 2023
Human acculturation and civilization have been shaped for hundreds of thousands of years. The curation process ensures that conformity to social order is more natural to human acculturation than to be a pariah.
17 Sep 2023
Despite vociferous denouncement and tirade from supporters of Peter Obi on social media, as well as a reaction from Labour Party (LP) over his comments that the opposition party knew Obi lost the February 25, 2023 presidential election but wants to force lies on Nigerians...

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