Opinion
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Nepal bloodshed: Of Nigeria’s big masquerades and Gọntọ By Festus Adedayo
Nepal, the Himalayan nation of 30 million people, boiled like water on a lit cauldron last week. As my people…
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Abike Dabiri-Erewa: A leader who inspires Nigerians
By Bobby Digi Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has consistently demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the welfare of Nigerians, both at home and…
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Corruption: Are we really looking in the right direction? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 “Two traditional rulers and their Oloris, not Fulani herdsmen, are said to be the brains behind…
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Stolen mandates will continue to burn like hidden embers By Emeka Asinugo
What many consider a recent development in modern politics is in fact a reality that has shaped the course of…
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Citizen witnessing in the dock: Lessons on power and privacy from the Ibom Air incident By Dr. Akin Olaniyan
Watching the moments when two hitherto unknown, young Nigerian women were forced into our collective consciousness reminded me of what…
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Celebrating the life and legacy of Enock Yaw Mensah, son of Africa, friend of the world By Professor Mondy Gold
With a heart weighed in sorrow yet uplifted by gratitude, I pay homage to the life of my dear friend,…
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The Doyin Abiola I knew By FEMI ADESINA
When you have a bachelors degree in English and Drama tucked in your belt, and follow up with higher degrees…
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Battle scars: Embracing the persona of our lives with confidence By Isaac Megbolugbe
August 25, 2025 Introduction As we journey through life, we play various roles that shape us into the individuals we…
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On El-Rufai, Aláròká and terrorists By Lasisi Olagunju
Why did Bola Tinubu offend Nasir El-Rufai? He should have kept him. There are three principalities the Yoruba dread to…
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People, privations and public policy priorities [5] By UGO ONUOHA
CALAMITY of unimaginable proportion will befall this already fragile country if the economic reform programme of Nigeria’s president, Alhaji Bola…
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Nigerians must give Peter Obi a chance to right the wrongs of the past By Emeka Asinugo, KSC
At a time when cynicism about governance has become the natural default of citizens, when corruption is expected rather than…
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Chatham House and the trust we must rebuild By Dakuku Peterside
Trust is the everyday currency of democratic life. When it drains away, institutions may keep their names and seals, but…
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The Generals’ call, our rails, and our fear for the future (2) By Hassan Gimba
The over 100-year history of the Nigerian railway system, which pioneered the rapid opening of the country, is a mixed…
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Tinubu should overhaul NTA as Voice of Africa By MARTINS OLOJA
Mediocre coverage of President Bola Tinubu’s recent diplomatic mission to Brazil has again triggered good reasons the president should solidify…
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Arase! I will forever cherish your kindness and love – good night boss By Ikechukwu Ani
It is already a week, and your unexpected and shocking departure still looks like a dream. How I wish it…
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Navigating the future of human development By Isaac Megbolugbe
August 26, 2025 Introduction: The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents a fundamental shift in the way we live, work, and relate…
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Jonathan’s betrayal and Askaris in Nigerian politics By Festus Adedayo
Poor Goodluck Ebele Jonathan! Last Thursday, at the 70th birthday of his ex-Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe, in…
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Between Lere Olayinka and Rufai Oseni… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “What is the difference between journalists on one hand and broadcasters, presenters, radio and television personalities, news…
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Gratitude as a sign of humility By Fr. Peter Iwuala
Gratitude is more than a polite acknowledgment of generosity—it is a true indicator of humility. The way we give thanks,…
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The looming gubernatorial contests in Ekiti, Osun… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 “Last week we postponed discussion on the coming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states…” “Yes!…
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Nafisa Abdullahi ought to be given a fair treatment By Emeka Asinugo
In a world that is being increasingly shaped by knowledge, innovation and intellectual capital, it is disheartening that Nigeria continues…
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People, privations and public policy priorities By UGO ONUOHA
LAST week, here, we said that we probably have been down the path that the regime of Nigeria’s president, Alhaji…
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Drawing the attention of preachers & prayer warriors to prayer without work By Anthony Akubue
Prayer is powerful. Prayer is salubrious. Prayer is awesome. Prayer is salvific. Prayer is our relationship with God. However, it…
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Ooni, Alaafin and Yoruba’s endless war By Lasisi Olagunju
A race of giants. The Yoruba had been producing monumental men and women long before Nigeria became a country. Professor…
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The Generals’ call, our rails, and our fear for the future (1), by Hassan Gimba
General Christopher Musa, the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, recently urged us to learn combat skills to protect ourselves when…
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