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Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

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 […]
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Hassan Adamu’s diplomatic exploits

Hassan Adamu’s diplomatic exploits

The diplomatic excellence and the strategies adopted in reversing the strained relationship occasioned by Nigeria’s military dictatorship and getting America to smile to Nigeria once more, thereby quickening the march to democratization, will remain in Africa’s book of diplomacy for the benefits of present and future generations.

Wings of the Night redefines literature in Nigeria

Wings of the Night redefines literature in Nigeria

Azuka Onwuka, a graduate of English from University of Nigeria, Nuskka is versatile writer, who feels at ease writing on literature, language, business or politics. His flair for writing started during his University days. Onwuka, who has authored two books recently published his first novel titled Wings of the Night. In this interview with Sunday Art, the young author talks about why it took him many years to publish the novel and other sundry issues.

Return of Nigeria’s antiquities abroad

Return of Nigeria’s antiquities abroad

A very large number of Nigeria’s priceless artefacts left Nigeria’s shores long before the country came into being as an independent nation. The high point was the infamous assault on Benin in 1897. Dispossessing Nigerians of their heritage went on throughout the period of colonial domination and more recently it has been rearing its ugly head through looting of heritage archaeological sites and museums.

Hassan Adamu’s diplomatic exploits

Hassan Adamu’s diplomatic exploits

The diplomatic excellence and the strategies adopted in reversing the strained relationship occasioned by Nigeria’s military dictatorship and getting America to smile to Nigeria once more, thereby quickening the march to democratization, will remain in Africa’s book of diplomacy for the benefits of present and future generations.

Refreshing the memory with Impastro

Refreshing the memory with Impastro

Emenike Ogwo is one of the great painters of Nigeria’s traditional contemporary art, and ever since he graduated from the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo State, in 1994, he has shown his love for his immediate environment, and most times, draws attention to it through most of his works.