Opinion
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Thrust vectoring: A metaphor for living a purpose-driven life By Isaac Megbolugbe
March, 2025 Introduction As believers, we’re called to live a life that’s purpose-driven and Spirit-led. Just as thrust vectoring enables…
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Prof. Humphrey Nwosu interred amidst encomiums; Conspiracy against his national honour shall not stand By Paul Nwosu
Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, 83, the electoral umpire who organised and conducted the most transparent and credible election in the history…
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Natasha and her Osun goddess By Lasisi Olagunju
A short four minutes, thirty three seconds video of what looks like Kogi senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, worshipping at the Osun…
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Balling with Bola Tinubu at 73 By Lasisi Olagunju
The Nigerian presidency is an energizing elixir. It has proven to be very effective in breathing life into dry bones.…
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Governors, federalism, and constitutional tension By Dakuku Peterside
Tensions between Nigeria’s central and state governments have long been the fault lines of its federal system; it is like…
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How ‘free’ is the ‘Free World’? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Lech Walesa, remember him? He was the Labour union leader who succeeded in forming and leading…
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“Our Doc, who art in the National Palace” By Festus Adedayo
On April 23, 1971, the New York Times did a feature on Haitian tyrant, Francois Duvalier, infamously known as Papa…
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70 energetic cheers to Professor Adegbulugbe By MARTINS OLOJA
As we celebrate the 70th birthday of Professor Anthony Olusegun Adegbulugbe on Wednesday April 2, 2025, we need to note…
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Navigating the fine line: Obsequiousness, presumptuousness, and healthy relationships By Isaac Megbolugbe
March 20, 2025 Introduction In our personal and professional lives, we strive to build strong, meaningful relationships. However, navigating the…
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War against corruption requires tact and wisdom – EFCC boss By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533; 0803 251 0193. God, grant me the serenity to accept things I cannot change, the courage…
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Ademulegun, Pam and TREC By Emeka Obasi
Grannie Ngwo Elizabeth Pam flew to Enugu in search of Major Humphrey Chukwuka, the man who led her husband, Col.…
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Nigeria’s triangle of incest By Lasisi Olagunju
“No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.” – Gideon J. Tucker A Governor…
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Enablers of authoritarianism in Nigeria By Dakuku Peterside
Democracy is often cast as the antithesis of authoritarian rule — a beacon of liberty standing firm against the shadows…
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Rivers State imbroglio: What punishment for Wike? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Nigeria is touted as the second most religious country in the world; after the Taliban’s Afghanistan.…
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Tinubu is the law! By Festus Adedayo
“Everything is my business. Everything. Anything I say is law…literally law.” Barbara Geddes, et al in their How dictatorship works…
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When government goes rogue with impunity By Oseloka H. Obaze
With the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers States, Nigerians find themselves in the most discomfited circumstance. Their…
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Ebube Muonso: Priest with unusual charisma By Ejike Anyaduba
Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, a.k.a Ebube Muonso of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, Anambra state, does not need introduction.…
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A pivotal moment for Nigeria: The National Assembly’s crucial test of integrity, democracy By Prof. Mondy Gold
….Will they uphold the Constitution and restore hope for the Nation and the Nigerian Diaspora? Today, Nigeria stands on the…
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Rivers State: A test of true leadership, political wisdom By John Martins
Politics has always been a battlefield of interests, alliances and power struggles. However, in every contest, the true mark of…
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Kabir Dangogo: The man who threw me a lifeline By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 News of the transition of Malam Kabir Dangogo hit me like a thunderbolt.…
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Day Ojukwu shocked Okuku By Emeka Obasi
General Emeka Ojukwu breezed into the Green Eagles locker room to cheer them up before a game against Togo in…
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2027: They will write the results By Lasisi Olagunju
President Nnamdi Azikiwe was certain that the 1964 federal elections were a farce and should not produce a legitimate government.…
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Before Rivers State fire consumes Abuja… By Martin Oloja
‘There is fire on the mountain And nobody seems to be on the run Oh, there is fire on the…
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Natasha: The conspiracy of vultures By Hassan Gimba
“It’s a matter of taking the side of the weak against the strong, something the best people have always done.”…
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Rivers: Backlash of a supreme verdict By Dakuku Peterside
In his book “The Power of Regrets,” Daniel Pink explores how retrospection can be a powerful tool for growth and…
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