Opinion
-
Celebrating the ‘Spirit of Lagos’ at 50 By Tayo Ogunbiyi
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode once affirmed the metropolitan nature as well as the multi-ethnic and multi cultural composition…
Read More » -
The trains we will need in the 2020s By Aniebo Nwamu
The politicians may spend the two years left of the current regime talking about rail projects for which they’re seeking…
Read More » -
What if Buhari does not want to continue…? By Jideofor Adibe
Secrecy as they say, creates confusion and opens up the space for wild speculation and conspiracy theories. Nigerians believe fervently…
Read More » -
Investigative Reporting and Work of the Legislature: Locating a Nexus By Imam Imam
@imamdimam Let begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to the organizers of this event for finding me worthy to…
Read More » -
My ordeal in the VIO’s den By FELIX OBOAGWINA
Recently, I ran into a roadblock mounted by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) of Lagos State on Liasu Road in Alimosho…
Read More » -
A Tale of Two Governors, a Race for Two Worlds By John Mayaki
For men as old as 58 and even 65 years old to run 10km, perspiring heartily and garnering approving cheers…
Read More » -
Has Wole Soyinka become a revisionist? By Jideofor Adibe
I was uncomfortable when I read a statement credited to Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka calling on the Economic and Financial…
Read More » -
Why Ponzi schemes thrive despite risks
Largely unheralded for a long time, Ponzi schemes came to the consciousness of the entire nation in 2016. With the…
Read More » -
Stop hoopla over Buhari’s health; Allow President to do his job as he deems fit – Tinubu
Nigeria is a place of numerous challenges and the home of vast human potentials. Our greatest challenge has always…
Read More » -
Tattered Presidency By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The vexed issue of the health of President Muhammadu Buhari has become a recurring decimal but…
Read More » -
OBIMETRIC……. Peter Obi’s speech and the Ego in Man… By Chief Tai Emeka Obasi
I used to envy Valentine Obienyem on the privilege of being the handiest aide to ex-governor Peter Obi. But not…
Read More » -
The Making of a New Nigeria – By Peter Obi
I do not pretend to be an academic professor of Economics, but I believe that I have had sufficient practical…
Read More » -
Rolling out the drums for Lagos @ 50 By Tayo Ogunbiyi
The flurry of activities marking the Golden Jubilee anniversary of Lagos State has, no doubt, been breathtaking. Since March 2016,…
Read More » -
Paris Club refund and Ugwuanyi‘s passion for workers’ welfare By Louis Amoke
When, at the behest of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Federal Government announced the decision to release about N522.74 billion…
Read More » -
Workers must become Whistle Blowers By Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, EFCC
On the Occasion of the 2017 Workers Day celebration, it is my pleasure to felicitate with Nigerian workers all…
Read More » -
Central Bank, Intelligence Agencies and cash By Austyn Ogannah
Watchers and followers of American history would readily admit that one of the most enduring scandals of the Ronald Reagan…
Read More » -
Osborne Road billions: Stop leaking secrets on NIA – Ex-Minister Bolaji Akinyemi warns
When the news broke that some millions of dollars had been found hidden in a flat in Osborne Rd, Ikoyi,…
Read More » -
Do they know it’s Workers’ Day? By Aniebo Nwamu
Even some Nigerian workers have forgotten they belong to a labour union. Little is therefore expected this Monday as they…
Read More » -
When Comrade pensioners met Comrade Deputy By John Mayaki
Under the hot and unforgiving sun, they trudged to the Edo State Government House, veterans of years of service to…
Read More » -
Why Speaker Dogara is only partly right on 2018 census By Jideofor Adibe
The recent call by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara for the postponement of the planned 2018…
Read More » -
Benefits of cooperation in oil marketing and distribution among ECOWAS nations By Prof. Chijioke Nwaozuzu
Prospects for economic growth are driven by energy consumption, which is dependent on availability, accessibility and affordability of…
Read More » -
Why we are hopeful about improving health in Africa By Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates
An Opinion Piece by Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates NEW YORK, United States of America, April 25, 2017/ —…
Read More » -
Who is the Presidency? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 We want to try to answer the million-dollar question posed by the suspended (?) Secretary to…
Read More » -
How they make it in Nigeria By Aniebo Nwamu
They almost spoilt our Easter fun with the thriller of Osborne Towers in Ikoyi, Lagos. In these hard times…
Read More » -
Who owns the monies? By Bola Bolawole
tuirnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The late Sonny Okosun it was who crooned: “Who owns the land? I want to know…
Read More »
