Opinion
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Is Èmil’ókàn audacity or incantation ritual? By Festus Adedayo
A few weeks ago, an outburst of then aspirant for Nigeria’s presidential office, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marked its third anniversary.…
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The architecture of meaning for the believer By Isaac Megbolugbe
August 22, 2025 Introduction The architecture of meaning refers to the framework or structure that gives significance, purpose, and direction…
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A life faithfully lived in service to God and humanity By Emeka Asinugo, KSC
In the ever-evolving landscape of African gospel music, only few names can emerge as brightly, or resonate with fans as…
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Imperative of streamlining rewards to triumphant Nigerian athletes By Obike Ukoh
Rewarding athletes after triumphant outings is an unofficial institutionalized Nigerian culture. What the reward should be, is however, not codified.…
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Ghost workers of a divided country By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The great pity is that Nigerians are more divided today than even in the days of the civil war. It…
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The Guiding and Holding Ministry of God in Christ Jesus By Isaac Megbolugbe
August 2025 Introduction The Guiding and Holding Ministry of God in Christ Jesus is a profound expression of His boundless…
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Doyin Abiola: A truly exceptional life and career By Bola BOLAWOLE (TUNJI BELLO)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0705 263 1058. I did not work at Concord newspapers where Dr. Doyin Abiola held sway…
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A Canadian Court’s verdict on Nigeria’s democracy By Ebuka Ukoh
Last week, the federal Court of Canada, presided over by Justice Sébastien Grammond, gave a ruling that has shaken more…
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People, privations and public policy priorities [2] By UGO ONUOHA
WITHOUT any doubts whatsoever, the twin policies of the unplanned, wrong-headed, and precipitate removal of petrol subsidy and the massive…
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APC and lessons from Oyo by-election By Lasisi Olagunju
The Cambridge English dictionary defines ‘carcass’ as “the body of a dead animal, especially a large one.” The People’s Democratic…
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Africa should stop the blame game and grow up By Emeka Asinugo
It has become an almost predictable rhythm in many African political speeches, panel discussions, and media narratives that whenever a…
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The wonderful atmosphere of life for the believer By Isaac Megbolugbe
Introduction As believers, we are blessed with a unique perspective on life that enables us to navigate its challenges with…
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You be terrorist, I no be terrorist! Festus Adedayo
When the weight of words spoken is weightier than whatever response it may attract, my people say Oro p’esi je.…
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When vested interests trump justice … and compromise air travel safety and security By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The saying goes that too many cooks spoil the broth; in like manner, too many vested…
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People, privations and priorities [1] By UGO ONUOHA
WHEN a regime has almost two dozen spokespersons, there will be a tendency for redundancy for some of its operatives.…
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Ojulari: True, true, na only face we fit see… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193, 0705 263 1058. “If the Super Falcons can come back from two goals down…
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Good people must not be crushed by their own empathy By Emeka Asinugo
Goodness is a virtue the world endlessly claims to celebrate, yet often subtly punishes. At first glance, it seems that…
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Warri, a distressed and a dying city By Michael Owhoko
Who will restore Warri back to its glorious days? A city that was once the pride of all Wafarians, is…
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Flight attendants and King Wasiu Ayinde’s curse By Lasisi Olagunju
My literature teacher told me that situational irony is a fire station burning down, or a Babaláwo dying of Mágùn.…
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The pre 2027 party gold rush By Dakuku Peterside
The 2027 general elections are fast approaching, and Nigeria’s political landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. New acronyms, and freshly…
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KWAM 1, eccentricity and cult of the Big Man By Festus Adedayo
At the risk of being labeled thanatophobic – a preoccupation with death or its anxiety – the grim reality is…
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Oba Adetona and the hypocrisy of religionists By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Whereas my resolution was not to comment on the controversy surrounding the burial of the late Awujale…
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Casablanca’s Echo: Roosevelt’s New Deal lessons for an Africa confronting climate change, AI, migration barriers By Hsain Ilahiane
AI is not merely a disruptive innovation – it is a general-purpose, potentially transformative technology capable of boosting productivity and…
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The impact of colonialism on political instability & underdevelopment in Africa By Anthony Akubue
The word leadership loses its meaning in many African countries. It does not mean men and women of great mission…
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Kwashiorkor returns with renewed hopelessness By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The deadly kwashiorkor disease that was so much associated with the Biafra war has made a return to peacetime Nigeria.…
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