Opinion
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Tunji Bello: A mentor extraordinaire at 60 By Louis Odion
Though sounding casual, it nonetheless caught me completely off-guard, leaving this numbing sensation that reminded me of what a treacherous…
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Ignorance, political irrelevance and the persistent quest for re-structuring the Nigerian polity, 1999-2021 By Alkasum Abba
Being text of the First Memorial Lecture in Honour of late Professor Haruna Wakili of History Department, Bayero University, Kano,…
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Ngige’s sermon on the mount By FEMI ADESINA
Did you watch the interview granted about 10 days ago by Labour and Employment Minister, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige, to…
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Femi Osofisan at 75 By Olu Obafemi
Femi Osofisan is 75, in the morning Season of Winter and midway on the journey towards the Season of the Octogenarian.…
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Phillips Oduoza: Inspirational Giant of Banking Industry By Ken Nwogbo
Phillips Oduoza, founder and chairman, NOVA Merchant Bank Limited is inspired by Nigeria’s future, which he believes holds potential waiting…
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School kidnappings: Implications on posterity By Dakuku Peterside
Last week’s abduction by bandits of students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi State is the latest chapter in…
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Nigerian corporates – Dangote, Zenith, Konga, UBA, Access, Glo, BUA, Flutterwave etc. can defend Nigeria’s future By Umar H.Farouk
A popular philanthropist and business icon was once quoted as saying that when entrepreneurs from Nigeria die, they will be…
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The TB Joshua I knew (I) By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Monica (not real name) took me to the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN or Synagogue,…
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A Different Type of Sylva By Julius Bokoru, Abuja
It is 28 August 2019, a Wednesday, and the rains still rage on, it is, after all, the heart of…
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Konga: Leading the African e-commerce resurgence By Bosun Idowu George
In early January 2018, a mega acquisition that would alter the equation in Nigeria, Africa’s biggest economy, was about to…
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APC Congress: Sokoto Speaker advises party members against godfatherism
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, June 17, 2021 Ahead of the upcoming congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Aminu…
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Nigeria’s unity and all the Iberiberism By FEMI ADESINA
Which one is Iberiberism again o? What kind of English shall we not hear in this country? Well, the word…
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Twitter: As Buhari shoots self in the foot… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 I wouldn’t know if you have read the piece below on the Twitter ban or suspension…
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Our position on security situation in the South East – Igbo leaders
*A COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF A ONE-DAY EMERGENCY SECURITY MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH EAST TOWN UNIONS…
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Deep Blue Project: Taking the Fight to the Pirates By Dakuku Peterside
With each passing day as a nation, it becomes more apparent that we have too much on our plate. The…
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Igangan massacre: Who is to blame? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The Igangan massacre of hapless and harmless Yoruba citizens by suspected Fulani herdsmen and terrorists armed…
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Nigeria Democracy Day Celebration: Prof. Wale Sulaiman’s Ten point Agenda on the Way Forward
I wish all Nigerians a happy Democracy Day filled with true reflections on the roles each and every one of…
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We have done much but there’s still much more to be done – President Buhari
SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON…
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A museum for Ochendo plaques By Eddie Onuzuruike
Plaques symbolise awards, prizes and honours accorded individuals and groups in recognition. These are not mere decorations but for deeds…
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Let’s garland Gov. Ben Ayade By FEMI ADESINA
I felt like embracing Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, a couple of weeks back when he left the…
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Assessing Buhari’s place in Nigeria’s “June 12” history By Sylvanus Momodu
On June 12, this year, Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and the continent’s social and economic hub, would be celebrating…
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Restructuring: An idea whose time is gone By Bola Bolawole (Michael Awe)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Today I am yielding this space to a friend and professional colleague who is a veteran…
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NDLEA, Marwa and the cannabis controversy By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Although we know it is called Indian hemp, not many will be able to say why…
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Fighting a losing war with Twitter By Dakuku Peterside
It began with a tweet on June 1, 2021, from President Muhammadu Buhari’s Twitter handle @MBuhari. He reprimanded angry youths…
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Nigeria at crossroads of history By Professor (Ambassador) George Obiozor
Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports the South East Governors declaration of public holiday on May 30th as a Biafran day. For Ndigbo…
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