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The Digest: Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has intervened in the debate sparked by former US President Donald Trump's threat of military action in Nigeria, urging a clear separation of the nation's complex internal problems from Trump's recent response. Soyinka argued that framing the security...

The Digest: Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has declared he is not yet ready to publicly assess President Bola Tinubu's administration, stating he is weary of his comments being "twisted" and will only share his views when he deems it appropriate, on his own terms. Key Points: Soyinka...

The Digest: The United States has revoked the visa of Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, with officials stating that "visas are a privilege, not a right." The 91-year-old playwright revealed the decision while pondering what "additional information" led to the cancellation of his travel...

The Digest: Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has announced that the United States has revoked his visa, preventing him from traveling to the country. The renowned writer disclosed the sudden revocation during a media parley in Lagos, stating he is unaware of any offense that could have...

The Digest: In 2016, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka made good on a public vow to destroy his US green card should Donald Trump win the presidency, declaring a personal “Wolexit” in protest against what he termed Trump’s “xenophobic rhetoric.” The symbolic act, carried out shortly after the...

The Digest: Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has disclosed that the United States government has permanently revoked his visa, a move he suggests may be linked to his longstanding criticism of former President Donald Trump. The renowned writer revealed the official revocation letter...

The Digest: Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed his mixed feelings about the renaming of the National Arts Theatre after him, admitting he had considered the iconic edifice "irredeemable." The renowned writer and critic stated he was willing to "eat his words" in exchange for the...

The Digest: Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has declined a U.S. Consulate invitation for a visa reinterview, condemning the scheduling on September 11 as tactless and morally insensitive. The renowned playwright and activist dismissed the request as “bizarre” and questioned the motives behind mass...

The Digest: Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during a state visit, where he presented the leader with a translated copy of his book. Key Points: Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka met with Brazil's President Lula da Silva. The meeting occurred...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria's revered Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Describing him as an "uncommon patriot" and a global literary icon, Tinubu praised Soyinka's decades of significant...

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has challenged President Bola Tinubu to reopen investigations into the unsolved assassinations of former Attorney-General Bola Ige (2001) and journalist Dele Giwa (1986). Speaking at Lagos' Freedom Park, Soyinka revealed there are "unpublicized clues" and accused...

At Amaechi’s 60th birthday, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka saluted his political courage in defying pressure during the 2022 APC primaries. Drawing parallels with Tinubu’s past, Soyinka said Amaechi “gave Tinubu a taste of his own medicine. Soyinka praised Amaechi for refusing to withdraw in 2022...