Civil society groups in Lagos honor Tinubu, Soyinka, Opadokun, and Oshun for democracy contributions, award private organizations for peace-building efforts. EKO HOT BLOG reports thata coalition of civil society groups in Lagos State honored President Bola Tinubu, Prof. Wole Soyinka, former NADECO General Secretary Chief Ayo Opadokun, and NADECO chieftain Olawale Oshun for their contributions to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel Laureate, Prof.Wole Soyinka, has visited President Bola Tinubu ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This oniline media platform gathered that the playwright paid a courtesy visit to the President, who is holidaying in Lagos, at his private residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi. Recall that Soyinka supported President Tinubu to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has condemned the allegations of fraudulent academic records against Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. Recall that Soyinka had called on those accusing him of fraudulent academic records to submit all evidence to the various anti-graft agencies and the Directorate of Prosecutions within … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has said the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu was aided by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who parted ways with his erstwhile colleague, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. The Nobel Laureate said this, according … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, says the claim by Prof. Wole Soyinka on disallowing traditional festivals is not only nauseating but also uncharitable to the people of Ilorin emirate. The Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, had earlier written an open letter to the Emir of Ilorin on his position … 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
Banky W, Soyinka, and others have gotten fresh PDP Appointments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a 103-member campaign committee to mobilise votes for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2023 general elections. This online media platform gathered that those appointed … Read more
Prof Soyinka Is Dead ….the burial arrangements would be announced by the family later. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout As National Grid Collapses Burna Boy: IGP Directs Lagos CP To Investigate Nightclub Shooting EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prof. Femi Soyinka, a dermatologist, venerologist, and clinical … 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
Soyinka blamed the judiciary, impunity, and others issues for contributing to the problem He also berated the main political parties in Nigeria – the APC and PDP — over the wave of defections EDITOR’S PICK 2023: First Female Presidential Aspirant In APC Announces Bid APC Announces Dates Of Party Primaries Sacking MC Oluomo After Suspension … Read more
Soyinka wondered how it was possible that the APC, headed by President Buhari, had now selected one of the prime suspects in the Bola Ige case as its National Secretary The Nobel laureate argued, remains a prime suspect in the unsolved murder case of the former Attorney-General EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel laureate Wole … Read more
Soyinka wants Lagos government to relocate Igando dumpsite because of the stench EKO Hot BLOG reports that the Medical Director of Alimosho General hospital, Igando, Dr Ayodapo Syinka, has appealed to the Lagos state Ministry of Health to ensure the quick relocation of the dump site near the facility. Soyinka made the appeal during a … Read more
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has called for the release of Sunday Igboho. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has called on the government of the Benin Republic to release the embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho. Soyinka made the call while speaking with newsmen during an interactive … Read more
The foremost playwright and dramatist noted that everybody in the country is paying for the consequences of impunity Renowned literateur, Wole Soyinka, has blamed Nigerians including himself, for the rate of impunity in the country. He made the remarks during a brief speech at the 24th edition of the Wole Soyinka Lecture Series organised by … Read more
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has spoken about the agitation for the Yoruba Nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has condemned calls for the actualization of Yoruba Nation in the South-West region. Soyinka, who made the comment while speaking during an interview with BBC Pidgin, said he preferred a united … Read more
“To this government, we repeat the public cry: Seek help, stop improvising with human lives“ Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has lampooned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government over what he described as using the life of Nigerian youth as ‘ritual offering’. Soyinka said the federal government needed to stop pretending concerning the state of the … Read more
Wole Soyinka, Nobel lauréate, says governors needs to shed the toga of timidity and all out in demanding for greater autonomy. Soyinka said the governors are exceedingly embroiled in “centralised mentality” and are not doing anything to break the yoke of unitary system. Soyinka bore his mind when he spoke on Saturday at the virtual … Read more
Wole Soyinka, has slams President Muhammadu Buhari over Fulani herdsmen’s activities in the Southern part of the country. Soyinka said Buhari’s silence shows he is complicit. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Abike Dabiri Hails Sterling Attributes Of Late Mother, Alhaja Erogbogbo Sanwo-Olu Appoints Popular OAP Adenike Oyetunde, SSA On Persons Living With Disability Nobel Laureate, Wole … Read more
Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has warned that the raging crisis between herders and local communities across the country could degenerate into a full blown civil war if not properly addressed. There’s been tension in the country for weeks on end over the allegations that herders are behind the wanton killings and abductions in the south-west. … Read more