Opinion
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Democracy and Development: A Prologomena For Growth By Obiora Okonkwo Ph.D
The Okwadike at 80 Symposium presents us with another opportunity to dialogue on the journey we consciously embarked upon,…
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What is Adebayo Shittu still doing in government?
What did Adebayo Shittu, the Minister of Communications, use on Nigerians? Did he use the “juju” called “asegbe”? Reminds me…
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Between restructuring and LG autonomy By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I do not agree with the National Assembly’s bill granting autonomy to local governments, the…
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I ran for President in Cameroon. Here is what I learnt By Akere T. Muna
President Biya won disputed elections on 7 October amidst rising unrest in Cameroon LONDON, United Kingdom, November 14, 2018 On…
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The Narcissism of Rochas By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu
Sometime in 2016, the Executive Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, hosted senior journalists and editors of Imo…
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Transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric cars: Future outlook for OPEC member states By Prof Chijioke Nwaozuzu
In 2009, Margaret Atwood wrote a piece titled ‘The Future without Oil’ for a German Newspaper, Die Zeit. In that…
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Nigeria, MTN and Pseudo-Nationalism By Jideofor Adibe
The recent report that two global banks – HSBC and UBS- have closed shops in the country should…
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President Buhari, WAEC and PDP’s toxic air By Garba Shehu
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Friday, said the controversy concerning President Muhammadu Buhari’s school certificate is embarrassing and…
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AITEO Cup Victory: Divine intervention, Enugu Rangers and the Asaba ‘Miracle’
By Emmanuel Jonathan, JP. The 2018 Aiteo Cup (otherwise known as the Federation Cup) may have come and gone…
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Oshiomhole: What goes around comes around By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 All Progressives Congress, APC’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, has raised the alarm that some elements…
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Peter The Rock: Atiku made a wise choice picking Peter Obi as running mate for 2019 presidential election, By Ray Ekpu
Many analysts think Mr Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP made a wise choice by picking Mr Peter Obi…
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Asking Atiku, who is Chief Agbaje? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 One of the basic rules of identification an intern or cub reporter learns is never to…
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Peter Obi as Vice Presidential nominee: ‘Let those who have tongues count their teeth correctly’ By Oseloka H. Obaze
Remarks By Mr Oseloka H. Obaze, PDP Candidate in the 2017 Anambra State Gubernatorial Elections at the Emergency Meeting of…
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Atiku’s Moments By Aniebo Nwamu
As they always do, the kingmakers of Nigeria have chosen for us our next leader. Remnants of the coup plotters…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi’s anomalous politics of “Enugu State is in the hand of God” By Ekene Uzodinma
Upon assumption of duty as the governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi launched what would become the slogan for his…
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From Sanwo-Olu to SANWO-TINUBU? — By Akeem Soboyede
It’s really mind-boggling, so to speak, this entire Akinwunmi Ambode business. The guy with the dubious distinction of being the first sitting…
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MA Abubakar: A victory foretold By Ali M. Ali
“Men talk as if victory were something fortunate. Work is victory.” Ralph Waldo Emerson This may probably get me fired.…
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Bridge Bank as an effective failure resolution option By Umaru Ibrahim
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) was established with the core mandate of Deposit Guarantee, Bank Supervision, Failure Resolution,…
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Towards APC’s new governance model By Sufuyan Ojeifo
An opportunity of an informal meeting with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, recently…
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2019 presidency: My pro bono advice to PDP By Sufuyan Ojeifo
There is a burgeoning fallacy in the camp of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which seems to have…
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Go to the Chinese, you sluggard By Owei Lakemfa.
The power, impact and influence of China was evident last Friday in Johannesburg when it met over forty African…
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Tinubu versus Ambode: What goes around comes around By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Whatever decision Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode eventually takes on his botched or controversial second term,…
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2019 and the road to Damascus By Jideofor Adibe
We have now fully entered the political season – with its embedded bazaars, festivities, speeches, permutations and configurations. Most of…
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Remembering the quintessential revolutionary strategist, Chima Ubani By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It’s crucial in this charged season that a good number of clowns in the name of politicians are toying with…
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Restructuring: The message and the messenger By Tayo Ogunbiyi
Of late, former Vice-President, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, has been in the news crusading for the restructuring of the country’s political…
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