Opinion
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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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Lagos in the next 50 years: Let’s remain focused on our smart city goal By Lookman Seriki
Despotism can govern without faith, but Liberty cannot.” — Alexis de Tocqueville. The last week of April and all…
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Time to deal with kidnappers By Bola Bolawole
The spate of kidnappings in the country has assumed an alarming proportion; it is now time to deal with…
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The ideal president for Nigeria By Aniebo Nwamu
In every local government area today, Nigeria boasts men and women who can lead it effectively without distractions. But…
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Echoes of Gov. Ugwuanyi’s mid-term anniversary By Louis Amoke
The lyrics of thanksgiving and praises to God were waxing higher and the mammoth crowd in a jubilant mood when…
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Office of Public Defender and administration of justice in Lagos By June Vincent
The Office of the Public Defender (OPD), under the supervision of Lagos State Ministry of Justice was created by the…
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Obasanjo’s Biafra Solution By Jideofor Adibe
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly called for dialogue with those agitating for Biafra. Speaking at the event, ‘Biafra,…
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2019: APC has no electoral value — Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that aside the planned reliance on the security agencies to rig elections…
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Redefining land administration in Lagos State By Temilade Aruya
The attendant issues and problems associated with land acquisition and ownership including land registration, obtaining title documents for landed…
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PwC’s Study and Edo’s Path to Economic Prosperity By John Mayaki
No country can grow and prosper economically without a sustainably favourable environment that enables business to thrive. Indeed, no state…
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