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‘I am prepared’, Wole Soyinka declares readiness for death

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Nigerian literary icon and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has stated that he is prepared for his death, reflecting on his life’s journey and legacy in a recent interview.

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he has made arrangements for his eventual passing, although he still intends to take a vacation.

During an interview with CNN, the 90-year-old playwright, essayist, and poet shared reflections on his life, artistic journey, and future. Soyinka provided insight into how he uniquely celebrates his birthdays by often retreating into nature.

Soyinka mentioned, “Typically, on my birthdays, I retreat into the forest. Solitude brings me great joy.” He then reflected on aging: “What’s bothersome is that I don’t feel 90. It seems I’ve come to take birthdays for granted.”

Soyinka’s home in Abeokuta, filled with modern art and cultural artifacts, reflects Nigeria’s vibrant heritage while providing a serene retreat. Reflecting on this, he remarked: “Perhaps deep down I desire companionship, which is why I’ve gathered all these.”

In addition to being his residence, Soyinka’s estate symbolizes his commitment to environmental preservation, showcasing his personal reforestation initiatives. He affectionately calls it “the autonomous republic of Ijegba,” which highlights both his passion for nature and dedication to restoring the surrounding land.

“When I first moved here, the area was completely covered in forest and served as my hunting grounds,” he remembered. “It truly felt like being in another country where I could remain isolated from society.”

When questioned about his perspective on the future, Soyinka offered a reply that skillfully mixed humor with gravity.

“I don’t mean to be grim, but we all know what the future holds. I’ve made plans for that eventuality within this estate; it’s simply where we’re all destined to go.”

Before looking to that eventual future, the iconic writer has more immediate plans.

“The first step is to take a vacation and make a legally binding resolution to stop granting interviews,” Soyinka concluded.

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“It took me getting married and giving birth to realise marriage benefits men more” — Woman shares emotional thoughts

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A woman has stirred serious conversations online after opening up about how marriage and motherhood changed her perspective on life.

In a heartfelt reflection, she said it was only after getting married and giving birth that she began questioning who marriage truly benefits.

According to her, women often carry the heavier load — emotionally, physically, and mentally.

She explained that marriage can make women feel like tools, responsible for cooking, cleaning, caring for the home, and even contributing financially, while still bearing the full weight of pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare.

She questioned why something described as a “blessing” should come with so much pain, stress, sleepless nights, and emotional strain for women.

In her words, childbirth comes with intense pain, followed by years of responsibility that largely fall on the woman, while many men continue life almost unchanged.

She admitted she never strongly pushed for marriage herself and only went along with it after family pressure. It was the lived experience — not theory — that opened her eyes.

While she made it clear that she loves her son deeply and finds joy in him, she said motherhood also forced her to confront uncomfortable truths about expectations placed on women.

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Private jet crash lands at Kano airport

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A jet operated by Flybird Airlines has crash-landed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, causing panic among airport users and sending shockwaves through the aviation community.

An eyewitness stated that the aircraft, which arrived from Abuja, was carrying 11 occupants, including three crew members, when the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

According to the accounts, the jet experienced difficulties on landing and crash-landed on the runway, leading to tense moments as passengers were quickly evacuated from the aircraft.

All occupants were safely evacuated, with no immediate reports of injuries or casualties.

Airport authorities were said to have promptly secured the scene, while emergency response teams were deployed to prevent further danger and ensure the safety of passengers and airport personnel.

Operations around the affected area were temporarily restricted as officials began preliminary assessments.

 

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the crash-landing had not been officially determined, while aviation authorities were expected to commence a full investigation into the incident.

 

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One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.

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One of the gunmen who opened fire on innocent civilians observing Hanukkah at Bondi Beach has been identified as Naveed Akram.

On of the suspects was disarmed by a bystander and it’s been gathered that the police have arrested one of the suspects.

NB: This page does not support violence and this is just a news report for awareness.

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