Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
By Prisca Sam-Duru STOCKHOLM — Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Carson, 76, was honoured “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the Swedish Academy said on Thursday. The prize was announced […]
Soyinka thrives on controversy – Razinat quotes Niyi Osundare
Award-winning Nigerian author of A Love like a Woman’s and other Stories, Dr. Razinat T. Mohammed, has described Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka who turned 90 on Saturday, July 13, 2024, as one who thrives on controversy.
Choice is a life catalyst – Principal of Evangel College
The Principal of Evangel College, Okokomaiko, Lagos, Deacon Moses O. Egwu, has told the 2024 graduands of the college that choice is a life catalyst that is available to all humans around the globe.
Bob Nosa shows @ PROTEST ART exhibition in Poland
It is quite instructive that Bob Nosa Uwagboe’s participation in an international group exhibition in Poland is taking place at the same time when the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, found the Federal Government of Nigeria guilty of violating the fundamental human rights of youths who participated in the EndSARS protest in October 2020.
The Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024: 11 books contend for $100,000
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced a longlist of 11 books in contention for the 2024 prize, selected from a total of 163 entries. This year’s focus is on Children’s Literature.
Soyinka @90: Timeless Memories of The Man Who Didn’t Die
The 7th edition of Timeless Memories: Elastic Effects of Wole Soyinka series opened Saturday, July 13, at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos.
