Opinion
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Re-assessing Nigeria, WTO on the benefits scale By Prince Adetokunbo Kayode
When WTO officially commenced activities on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April…
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Atiku: What does it really mean to be a ‘political prostitute’? By Jideofor Adibe
(This article was written before Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s declaration for the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP) The recent announcement by former Vice…
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Religion, corruption, and the Nigerian state: Why ‘we’ mock ‘them’ By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 265 1058 On Thursday, November 23rd, an NGO and Christian pressure group, The Christian Conscience, held its…
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Gains by Kano, Buhari’s vote bank, secure political base By GARBA SHEHU
As President Muhammadu Buhari embarks on a two-day visit to Kano, his strongest political base this week, a simple…
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States have difficulties attracting foreign investments because of regulatory bottlenecks from federal agencies – Gov. Tambuwal; Says Sokoto has large deposits of gas, petroleum
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Governor of Sokoto State and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, spoke to reporters in…
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Obi and the Ostracism of Aristides By Valentine Obienyem
Greece is acknowledged as the homeland of Democracy. Even as the people practised it, some rascals came in occasionally to…
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The gang-up against Peter Obi By Simon Ibe
Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, is appreciated by people and organizations who desire the best…
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Mugabe, Allande and Castro: A tale of three Comrades By Emmanuel Yawe
Salvador Allande’s lifelong goal was the presidency of his country, Chile. During his fourth try at elections to achieve…
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PDP’s Convention conundrum By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is at it again! Not having learnt a thing from…
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PMB’s first official visit to the South East and matters arising By Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari( PMB) visited the South East for the first time since he became President of the Federal…
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100 Days of Walking with MA Abubakar By Ali M Ali
Time flies. Rapidly, especially when you are constantly engaged mentally and physically. Time just whizzes. And this is even more…
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Why Anambra Central election cannot hold yet
By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 13, 2018 for the conduct of a court-ordered…
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Enugu LG polls and Ugwuanyi’s winning ways By Louis Amoke
Last week, the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) released the final results of the 2017 Local Government Elections…
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Lagos -Ibadan Expressway tragedy and the ‘Ember’ months myth By Tayo Ogunbiyi
According to reports, five persons died and many others were seriously injured in an early morning compound road mishap at…
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JAMB: Ishaq Oloyede’s examplary record
As at the last count, there were over 4000 vacant Board appointments President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to fill. This…
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Governance, policy analysis and the public service By Dr. Akintola, Benson Oke
The policy making and implementation function in governance is vitally important because governments are repeatedly confronted with problems that call…
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President Buhari has used last two years to wisely lay deep, wide foundation for new building called a better Nigeria – Asiwaju Tinubu
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE BOOK “MAKING STEADY, SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS’’ NOVEMBER 16, 2017,…
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When the US envoy came calling on Ekiti… By Adesina Wahab
The July 14, 2018 governorship election in Ekiti State is months’ away but the gladiators, especially in the ruling…
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Magu’s Scorecard of Excellence BY SEGUN ADEOYE
“We will continue to fight corruption, whether anybody likes it or not. We are convinced that it is the only…
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Optimizing Lagos’ water economy potential By Tayo Ogunbiyi
Lagos is the undisputed economic nerve centre of West Africa, with every potential to become the 3rd largest mega…
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PMB: Just like the mills of the gods By FEMI ADESINA
There is a saying bequeathed to mankind by the Greek physician/philosopher, Sextus Empiricus, who lived in Alexandria and Athens…
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Turkey, the Gulen Movement and Nigeria By Jideofor Adibe
Last month President Buhari made a four-day visit to Turkey – his first to the country since his election…
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In search of the ‘detribalized’ Nigerian By Jideofor Adibe
Nigerians love buzzwords – slogans that are repeated frequently enough, (and imbued with assumed values), that they begin to…
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Bolanle Ambode and COWSLO’s defining milestones By Tayo Ogunbiyi
The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWSLO has, no doubt, become a worthy partner in the progress of…
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Ajasin: Why is the best behind us? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 “The best is yet to come” is a statement of hope and promise that has…
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