Opinion
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Lagos: Excellence in the face of challenges By Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef
Lagos is a great State. It is great not because there are no challenges on the path to its…
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Lateef Raji and the arrogance of death By Tayo Ogunbiyi
One of the most painful experiences anyone could have on earth is the death of a loved one. No doubt…
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Emeka Ojukwu spent two days in my house in Daura; We discussed, agreed that Nigeria must remain one – President Buhari
TEXT OF BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, AUGUST 21, 2017. My dear citizens, I am very grateful to God and…
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On the many troubles of Sierra Leone Tayo Ogunbiyi
Like Nigeria, Sierra Leone became independent from British imperialism on 27 April, 1961. Based on a 2015 national census figure,…
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I’ve been to London to see the King By FEMI ADESINA
Not a few tongues had wagged over the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari was outside the country on medical…
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Leadership Change at the Edo State House of Assembly. By Chris Azebamwan
That honourable members of Edo State House of Assembly recently effected a change of leadership is no longer news. The…
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Obaseki and his knack for tough decisions
There is no question about Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s commitment to the welfare of Edo people as he continues to make…
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Usain Bolt and the end of an era By Tayo Ogunbiyi
There is, perhaps, no other athlete that has so much caught the attention of the whole world in contemporary…
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Solution to varsity admission problems
In response to the growing number of candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions in the country, smart business people are…
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Western Nigeria: A sleeping giant stirs By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I had initially toyed with the title “Western Nigeria: A region in ebullition”, taking after the…
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Addressing voters’ apathy in Nigeria By Tayo Ogunbiyi
The recently concluded Local Government election in Lagos State has once again brought to fore the issue of voters’ apathy…
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EFCC’s misadventure at OAU By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0907 552 5533 The recent misadventure of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Obafemi Awolowo University…
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Building bridges of unity, friendship across the Niger By Simeon Nwakaudu
A firm believer in the unity and rapid development of Nigeria, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is reputed to…
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What is the National Assembly up to? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “I can see you dangling a brand new padlock. Is it for your doghouse?” “I don’t…
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Jungle justice as a time bomb By Tayo Ogunbiyi
Jungle justice is a practice that is especially rampant in different parts of Africa. It is a practice where alleged…
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Who wouldn’t agree? By Onyeka Onyeibor
Bishop Hassan Kukah needs no introduction. In a country where religion has turned commercial and superficial, he brings a refreshingly…
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Lagos tax payers as game changers By Tayo Ogunbiyi
That Lagos has been experiencing steady transformation since the restoration of democracy in 1999 is not in doubt. Almost every…
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Tribute: “Captian” Suntai and the final flight to glory By Emmanuel Bello
Governor Danbaba Danfulani Suntai was the very soul and spirit of governance. He was the emblem and the signature of…
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June 12: Time to interrogate Yoruba leaders By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Every June 12 presents an opportunity for everyone to remember the late MKO Abiola; the June…
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Saraki’s CCT acquittal: Matters arising By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 As would be expected, the discharge and acquittal of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code…
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Lagos’ renewed assault on land grabbing By Tayo Ogunbiyi
The Lagos State Government recently arraigned a suspected land grabber, Chief Kamorudeen Lamina, before a Special Offences Court sitting in…
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The barrage of bile against Tambuwal By Saifullahi Abubakar
It is normal for a public figure, a successful one for that matter, to attract occasional sneer, derision or outright…
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The Biafra declaration at Arewa House By Aniebo Nwamu
When Umaru Musa Yar’Adua visited us at a newspaper, just before the 2007 general election, he stressed that good leadership…
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Be patient with President Buhari – Senate President, Dr. Saraki, tells Nigerians
REMARKS BY H.E. (DR.) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, AT THE 2ND YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE…
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Northern youths and the height of recklessness By Tayo Ogunbiyi
A group that called itself Arewa Northern Youth Forum recently exhibited an unusual display of extreme irresponsibility when it…
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