{
  "id": 13348629,
  "title": "Ifowodo wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ifowodo-wins-100-000-nigeria-prize-for-literature-13348629",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T07:00:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ifowodo-wins-100000-nigeria-prize-for-literature/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ogaga Ifowodo emerged victorious in the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, earning a $100,000 prize for his poetry collection titled 'Why Does God Need a Gun?'. The announcement was made at NLNG's Grand Award Night in Lagos State. Peter Oghenetega Oke and Feranmi Abiola jointly won the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, both receiving $20,000 for their documentaries, 'Beyond Tarkwa Bay' and 'Mara Mania'. These awards recognize outstanding literary works and artistic expression by Nigerian writers and creators. The Nigeria Prize for Literature, one of Africa's most prestigious literary honors, celebrates exceptional literary works by Nigerian authors, while the inaugural creative arts award seeks to highlight originality and excellence in artistic expression. NLNG's Grand Award Night celebrated the winners and finalists, emphasizing the importance of these disciplines in contributing to Nigeria's development and global influence.",
  "summary": "Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature and its $100,000 prize money for his poetry collection, ‘Why Does God Need a Gun?’. Read More: https://punchng.com/ifowodo-wins-100000-nigeria-prize-for-literature/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ifowodo wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ifowodo-wins-100-000-nigeria-prize-for-literature",
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      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}