Opinion
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My journey of collaborative storytelling By Isaac Megbolugbe
November 30, 2025 Introduction As I set out to write my autobiography, I sought the perspectives of many people who…
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North Africa’s open wound: Remembering Algeria’s 1975 mass expulsion of Moroccans By Hsain Ilahiane
…As the fiftieth anniversary approaches, the duty of memory belongs not only to Morocco, but to all North Africans who…
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The barracks, the Twitter mob and digital dissent: Deconstructing Nigeria’s viral standoff By Dr. Akin Olaniyan
We have to agree with those who think that a nation’s deepest fissures are often revealed in the most unscripted…
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Requiem for a friend and brother… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 Our crossing of paths left an indelible mark when Banji Adekunle and his…
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From C-130 to Sambisa By Emeka Obasi
War, they say, is a series of surprises. Those who dread death stay away from it, this is enough reason…
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Sixty-fifth birthday fireworks: Obasanjo versus Fayose – 1 By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 It was a surprise to me that Peter Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, invited…
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Is Nigeria beginning to shut down? By UGO ONUOHA
THE prospects for the future wellbeing of this country, Nigeria, are not looking good, the pretenses of our rulers to…
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The terrorists are winning By Lasisi Olagunju
“There were many famous warriors in the village during the pillaging by the Fulani and yet the village was swept…
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The girls of Chibok, Maga, Papiri and our Frankenstein By Festus Adedayo
Famous Ogbomoso, Oyo State-born bard, Ogundare Fọyanmu, had some words for evil spins and spinners. Religionists call these spinners “workers…
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Genocide crisis: Where is Nigeria’s National Assembly? By MARTINS OLOJA
The inspiration to comment on the whereabouts of our wonderful legislators at this time stemmed from our women from the…
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Advent: Heaven’s gentle but urgent wake-up call By Monsignor Anselm Nwaorgu
Scripture describes Advent not merely as a season of candles and carols, but as a divine alarm clock; heaven’s gentle…
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Mourning ‘genocidal’ reversal of mother tongue policy By Obike Ukoh
The UNESCO General Conference in 1999, declared February 21 of every year as International Mother Language Day. The day was…
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Sowing seeds for peace: Why the world must treat hunger as a global security threat By H.E. Julius Maada Bio
When the world discusses global security, we often focus on armed conflict, terrorism, or nuclear tensions. Yet for hundreds of…
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Wike: PDP bites the bullet By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 “Finally, finally, PDP has held Wike’s bull by the horns…” “You mean with his expulsion from…
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Anything that’s not done in God and for God cannot last By Fr. Peter Iwuala
The saying, “Anything that’s not done in God and for God cannot last,” invites a quiet but profound examination of…
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A minister of particular concern By UGO ONUOHA
“WHAT happened between Minister [federal capital territory, FCT] Wike and the officer [Navy Lt. AM Yerima] is unfortunate. When he…
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Absurd wars, absurd lords By Lasisi Olagunju
“Don’t fight Man,” said Lion to his Cub, but the Cub didn’t listen. The Cub went looking for Man. He…
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Why my English speaks Yoruba By Lasisi Olagunju
“You taught me language, and my profit on it / Is, I know how to curse” (William Shakespeare: ‘The…
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Cynicism and the ‘Impregnable Wall’: Can Nigerians rescue 2027? By Dakuku Peterside
After every election in Nigeria — especially the contentious ones — a familiar chorus rises: “They will rig it.” “Nothing…
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A plebiscite will prove that Nigerians are not political slaves By Emeka Asinugo
Recently, US President, Donald Trump, floated a controversial proposal to come “secure” the Christian population in Nigeria from alleged genocide…
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Aso Rock and Kitoye Ajasa’s lickspittle press By Festus Adedayo
November 16, 2025 President Bola Tinubu did the unexpected last Wednesday. He attended the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference…
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Success is not absence of resistance but management of resistance By Fr. Peter Iwuala
Success is often imagined as a smooth, upward path free from struggle. Yet every meaningful achievement carries its own set…
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Gainers and losers of Trump’s invasion threat… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 “A 17th century English author, diplomat, and politician, Sir Henry Wotton (1568 –…
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Two Kingdoms, two loyalties: The counterculture that is Christianity top of form By Monsignor (Dr.) Anselm Nwaorgu
One of the titles of Christ Jesus as revealed in the Book of Revelation is “King of kings and Lord…
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Nigerian Muslims and Christians should be brothers, not enemies By Emeka Asinugo
The recent statement by the United States’ President, Donald Trump that he would literally invade Nigeria to rescue Christians who…
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