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Soyinka Expresses Amazement at Reaching 90 Years and Reflects on Life Journey
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka expressed astonishment at reaching the age of 90, a milestone he never anticipated.
At the 2024 edition of his International Cultural Exchange Programme held at his residence in Ijegba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Soyinka reflected on his journey as a writer, driven by a desire to rectify narratives he encountered in his youth.
He clarified an incident from the past, emphasizing that he did not “break into” but rather “sneaked into” a radio station during the military era to reclaim what he believed belonged to the people, aiming to prevent the dissemination of potentially demoralizing content that could perpetuate a culture of brutality.
In his address, Soyinka criticized Nigerians for their propensity to fault the state while neglecting introspection.
He argued that societal issues like kidnapping and robbery stem not merely from poverty or inequality, but from inherent selfishness and a pursuit of extravagant lifestyles.
The event also featured an essay competition attended by students from various parts of Nigeria, engaging in thoughtful discourse on both national and international topics.
Son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, reacts to public outcry and states that Nigerians should be patient with the president as he works on economic reforms.
“We’re asking you all to have faith in Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu. He is already driving this country in a direction this country has never ever seen, and I continue to pray for his life and his second term.”
He added “This is a man who has come in and has seen cracks. Instead of just trying to pass by and waiting for the cracks to continue to spread, he’s actually trying to fix them.”
Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan reacts to President Bola Tinubu’s statement regarding insecurity in Nigeria.
It can be noted that the president addressed insecurity in the country, and many Nigerians reacted and expressed frustration over what they described as a lack of understanding of what is really going on.
“The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces was asked about the insecurity issues that have gone further to claim lives, chase people out of their homes, and leave school children and teachers as hostages to bandits. The president was asked about insecurity; unfortunately, he couldn’t give an answer. Instead, he started talking about holy books and how Abraham took Isaac to the bush to sacrifice.”
Nigerian actress Ese Eriata speaks on relationships and advises women that they do not have to retaliate by cheating back when betrayed by their partners.
She stated that doing so only causes more pain. “Cheating back will never give you closure. The moment you do it, you return to the same painful feeling of betrayal your husband caused you.”
“Not only that, but you also end up proving to yourself that you do not value yourself enough to heal properly. Instead, you begin expecting someone else to fill that emotional vacuum, but the truth is, they never really do.”
Seyi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Trust President Tinubu
VeryDarkMan Criticises Tinubu’s Response to Insecurity Concerns
