Nobel Laureate and global literary icon, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has advised youths to add value to nation-building through deliberate and intentional effort in art and creative innovations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nobel Laureate spoke at an event organised in his honour by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos State in collaboration with … Read more
When I wrote Is Soyinka, the god unraveling?, (April 9, 2023) many people thought I belonged to the rank of those misbegotten children who make a pastime of casting aspersions on the literary avatar, Professor Wole Soyinka. As Yoruba will shout while expressing their indignation, can an epileptic, who makes serial pun of dying, ever … Read more
Tinubu named ‘Arterial Road N20’ in Abuja as ‘Wole Soyinka Way’ after the Nobel Laureate. The road connects various districts and enhances movement across the city. Tinubu praised Soyinka’s contributions to Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu yesterday named the ‘Arterial Road N20’ in Abuja after Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, renaming it … Read more
Alice Munro, a Canadian literary giant and Nobel laureate, has died at 92. She was a master of the short story, illuminating the universal through the particular, and was admired by fellow writers worldwide. Munro’s stories explored themes of love, family, and identity, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has called on those accusing him of fraudulent academic records to bring evidence within 30 days to back their allegations. He also asked those accusing him of fake academic documents to submit all evidence to the EFCC, ICPC and the Directorate of Prosecutions within … Read more
Peter Obi has advised the Obidients to be respectful and peaceful. The recent online attacks on Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka have prompted Peter Obi to offer his counsel on the matter. He specifically emphasized the need for his supporters to be law-abiding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the … Read more
Opposition parties, including the Labour Party, are at the election petition tribunal to dispute the 2023 presidential election results. The LP vice-presidential candidate recently called on President Buhari to delay the inauguration of President-elect Tinubu until the judicial process concludes. The statement prompted an angry reaction from Prof. Soyinka, who called the LP VP candidate … Read more
Wole Soyinka has thrown down the gauntlet for a one-on-one interview with Baba-Ahmed. The Nobel laureate issued a challenge to the vice presidential candidate of the LP, inviting Datti to confront him on national television. During a conversation with Arise TV on Friday, Soyinka issued the challenge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wole Soyinka, the … Read more
Wole Soyinka has expressed his support for the transfer of presidential power to the Southeastern region of Nigeria. Soyinka suggested that the presidency going to the southeast will help to “rewrite the history.” He made the suggestion during an interview on Channels Television. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has advocated … Read more
APC’s Loss In Osun A Consequence Of Sacrilege Committed Against Bola Ige – Soyinka EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was punished at the recent Osun State Governorship Election for committing a “sacrilege” against a slain former Minister of Justice, Bola … Read more
Prof Wole Soyinka calls for prosecution of Abuja cleric He lamented lynching in the name of religion, adding that the “apostate of the creed of humanity, Professor Maqari, must be removed from office.” EDITOR’S PICK Accountant General Suspended Over Alleged ₦80bn Fraud EFCC Arrests Former NDDC MD Ekere Over Alleged ₦47bn Fraud 5 Killed As … Read more
Why I Visited Sunday Igboho In Benin Republic – Soyinka. Speaking with his supporters at the Seme border, Soyinka said he came to see Sunday Igboho and to break the Muslim fast with the Yoruba Nation agitator. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Uwazuruike Under Fire For Endorsing Yahaya Bello 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, … Read more
“Religion has become the number one problem for Nigerians. Hope is all very well; but hope itself can become putrid…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has singled out religion as the number one major problem hindering Nigerians from being liberated as “rational beings.” The venerated writer made the comment while speaking … Read more
Wole Soyinka decries the high rates of kidnapping, robbery and other vices going on in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, on Monday, said that Nigerians has degenerated into a situation where human dignity has been devalued by vices such as the kidnapping of the Chibok schoolgirls and the … Read more
Wole Soyinka death, is Wole Soyinka dead? The truth can be accessed below. Eko Hot Blog reports that news emerged a few hours ago from an account supposedly belonging to Abdulrazak Gurnar, winner of the 2021 Nobel prize for literature, suggesting that Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka is dead According to the post, “I got a call from Nigeria. … Read more