Opinion
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Oba Haastrup: Radiance of the King By FEMI ADESINA
When we were being groomed as students of literature in the 1980s, one of the books we consumed was…
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Preserving soul of Nigeria’s Catholic Church from Pentecostal corruption By Benjamin Osekhojie Okoh
An Open Letter to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN): Preserving the Soul of the Nigerian Catholic Church from…
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Performance activism and the false prophets in the public square Dr. Akin Olaniyan
It seems that the thin line between advocacy and spectacle is disappearing at a dangerously faster rate than regulatory ability…
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Much ado about Utomi’s shadow government By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Professor Pat Utomi, man of many parts but better known these days as a political activist and…
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The shame of Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa road By Lasisi Olagunju
Mr. Dele Alake represents Ekiti State in the Federal Executive Council. Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola represents Osun State in the Federal…
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The president’s new Hausa, Igbo caps By Lasisi Olagunju
One hundred and seventy-nine Anambra kings gave President Bola Tinubu a chieftaincy title last week. They said the title, ‘Dike…
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Can an American Pope speak to Nigerian realities? By Dakuku Peterside
When white smoke curled into the Roman sky and the world learned that the College of Cardinals had elected Robert…
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Aso Rock’s voodoo statistics and my friend, Al Venter By Festus Adedayo
A couple of months ago, history walked on its two legs into my feeble embrace. When it did, I never…
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Between justice and inclusion: Senator Umeh’s call for balance By Paul Nwosu
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Anambra State recently, he was met not with celebration alone but with a sobering…
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The truth has prevailed – Jim Nwobodo @85 By Alex Chiedozie Ogbonnia
On Friday, May 9, 2025, people from all walks of life gathered at the country home of Chief Jim Nwobodo…
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Tribute to a Titan: The immortal voice of Chief E.K. Clark, OFR, CON By Professor Mondy Gold
In the sacred silence of remembrance and the resounding echoes of our national history, a mighty Iroko has fallen. Yet,…
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Refineries: Will Obasanjo be proved right afterall? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 “The bottom-line is for the refineries to work – eventually. If they do…
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#WPFD: Why are leaders afraid of Press Freedom? By MARTINS OLOJA
Saturday, May 3 was yet another World Press Freedom Day 2025. The organic theme for this year is ‘Time to…
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NELFUND: Against a culture of impunity By Dakuku Peterside
When the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, better known as NELFUND, was unveiled, it landed like a spark in a dry…
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Is Nigeria becoming a one-party state? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “There is the saying, to wit, an elder running in the afternoon: if he is not…
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Awolowo and the North’s latest warning By Lasisi Olagunju
When vultures surround you, stay awake so that you do not die stupid death. Whether you are in business or…
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Umo Eno, Oborevwori and Okowa’s political harlotry By Festus Adedayo
Is there morality in politics? Or, should there be morality in politics? Governors of Akwa-Ibom and Delta States, Umo Eno,…
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Christian Chukwu, heart of our team – Ogbueze, others pay tribute By Emeka Obasi
Dr. Steve Olarinoye who survived the 1994 Oriental Airlines crash in Algeria with Captain Christian Chukwu describes the late Nigerian…
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Affix your own headline to this piece! By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 If this headline looks strange to you, I borrowed it from my friend…
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Building mutual trust for national unity By Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu
Being excerpts of a paper delivered by Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu at the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) First Quarter Meeting…
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Pascal G. Dozie: A brief reflection By Professor Bart Nnaji
It was for a divine purpose that I met Pascal Gabriel Dozie over 30 years ago. Our first meeting was…
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Learning the truth about God and His redemption of humanity By Isaac Megbolugbe
April 29, 2025 Introduction Learning about God and His redemption plan for humanity is a journey that requires dedication, diligence,…
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Empowering Africa’s tech future: How Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh is betting on women By Chimezie Orisakwe
Visionaries who recognize untapped potential can fundamentally reshape entire economies in the rapidly evolving global technology landscape. Dr. Leo Stan…
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How Hope Uzodinma is building Africa’s next Silicon Valley By Chimezie Orisakwe
It is often wise to be sceptical when politicians promise heaven on earth because, more often than not, they have…
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PDP: Going…going…gone!! By Martins Onyeike
It now seems like a lifetime ago when late Vincent Ogbulafor; the then Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman audaciously…
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