Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has shared that winning the prestigious award in 1986 exposed him to danger due to his active role in Nigeria’s political scene. In an interview with CNN’s Larry Madowo, Soyinka explained that his newfound status as the first sub-Saharan African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature made him a target. […]
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Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana has criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) for fixing fuel prices, stating that it is illegal and unconstitutional. According to Falana, the NNPC’s actions violate Section 205 of the Petroleum Industry Act, which stipulates that petroleum prices should be determined by market forces. Falana pointed out
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A former governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar, has called on Nigerian youths to rise up and take responsibility for salvaging the country. Abubakar made this statement at the First Bauchi SDGs Youth Summit 2024. According to Abubakar, his generation, including himself, has failed to provide the kind of leadership Nigerians deserve. “My generation has
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Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has been denied bail by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, despite concerns over his health. Gambaryan’s lawyer, Mark Mordi, had argued that his client’s health was “perilous” and required surgery for a herniated disc and psychiatric care due to depression and anxiety. However, the Economic
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Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, have put divorce speculation to rest with a recent public appearance in Tokyo. The couple was spotted shopping together on October 8, 2024. The outing comes after weeks of rumors surrounding their possible divorce. However, their latest public display of unity suggests that they are still committed to
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Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu has expressed reservations about Idris Elba’s casting as Okonkwo in the upcoming TV adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart.” Speaking to Channels TV, Udokwu acknowledged Elba’s talent but emphasized that Nigerian actors could bring a deeper understanding to the role. “I think we have top-class actors in Nigeria who can
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Minister-In-Charge of Christ The Rock Community, has sparked controversy with his recent message condemning tithing as a false doctrine perpetuated by some Christian leaders. Emekesiri, a lawyer and estate surveyor, claims that tithing is not applicable to the New Covenant of spiritual worship established through Jesus Christ. Emekesiri began his ministry in 1982 at the
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