Opinion
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MTN Board: Between sentiment and the law By Ray Umukoro
A pro-democracy activist and lawyer, Osa Director, has sued MTN Nigeria Plc. In suit No. FHC/L/CS/1413/24 filed at the Federal…
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Dubem Onyia! God why now? By Ikechukwu Ani
I stumbled on a social media report that faithful Monday afternoon of March 10, 2025 and before me was the…
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The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ: An encouragement to persevere By Fr. Peter Iwuala
As we embark on this sacred Season of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, we are poignantly reminded of our human…
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Akpabio, Natasha: Who’s the victim, who’s the villain? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0803 251 0193 The sex-for-favour tango between the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, and another senator, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,…
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How I escaped with wife, child, but lost mechanic, car to Otedola Bridge tanker fire By Dotun Oladipo
I write this from a point of pain and gratitude. Pain because of the death of a hard working and…
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Me, Apostle Suleman, and Halima Abubakar By FEMI ADESINA
A very unusual kind of topic for me to write on, don’t you think? Well, we learn from different things…
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The Womanist Dimension of Feminism: Could there be a harmonious blend of accommodationism and Christian values By Isaac Megbolugbe
Introduction: Exploring the Intersection of Womanist Ideals and Biblical Principles The feminist ideology has evolved over the years, branching out…
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Powerful mob at Ikeja power house By Lasisi Olagunju
The English language is a compulsive borrower; a great debtor. It borrows any word that catches its fancy anyhow and…
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Akpabio as Oliver Twist By Lasisi Olagunju
“Possibly he cohabited with Miss Bloggs, but don’t mention it in front of his wife, let the sleeping dogs lie.”…
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The mistakes that leaders make… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Leaders at both local and international levels make mistakes that reverberate with dire consequences for themselves,…
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Saving the Senate By Dakuku Peterside
The Nigerian Senate, a crucial pillar of democracy, stands at a crossroads. Once a revered institution, the Senate finds itself…
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Like Rivers, like Lagos; like Osun APC, like Lagos APC? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 At a point I was in a quandary on how to address Hon.…
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Now that Natasha has made Akpabio happy By Festus Adedayo
In South Africa under the presidency of Jacob Zuma, any analysis of government and governance without factoring sex into the…
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At Easter: The facticity of Jesus Christ’s redemption of humanity By Isaac Megbolugbe
March 5, 2025 Introduction The redemption of humanity through Jesus Christ is a pivotal event in human history. It is…
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Volte-face on 1966 coup, June 12 annulment: Where do we go from here? By Obike Ukoh
Since the revelation and confession,’ of former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in his autobiography, A Journey in…
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Nigeria’s triumphalism in stupor By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It’s such a sad matter seeing supposedly sane Nigerians taking pride in abject stupidity. Nigeria has become the laughing-stock of…
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The regulating agency of women’s complaints in relationships: A key to effective communication and problem-solving By Isaac Megbolugbe
Introduction Relationships are complex and dynamic systems that involve navigating power dynamics, communication, and emotional intelligence. One crucial aspect of…
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Like journalism, like footballing? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Although I love watching football, I am not a football fanatic. Each time I sit before the…
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Tracing an unusual Muslim name By Lasisi Olagunju
In his column last Saturday, my friend and brother, Farooq Kperogi, reminisced his previous piece on unusual Muslim names in…
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Ebonyi State: The power of progress By Jeff Ukachukwu
Ebonyi State is experiencing a wave of transformation under the leadership of Governor Francis Nwifuru. His administration is channelling efforts…
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With a heavy heart, I pity Sanwo-Olu By Lasisi Olagunju
There is a royal family in Lagos called Oniru. In the earliest times when there was no Lagos and Eko…
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The EFCC and epidemic of organised crime By Dakuku Peterside
Organised crime in Nigeria is like a tap root with its grip firm and difficult to detach, all thanks to systemic weaknesses and institutional failures. This crime epidemic is not…
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Natasha: Playing Rosa Parks and Portiphar’s wife By Festus Adedayo
The Nigerian Senate erupted again last week. This time, it was not about allegations of its leadership being a cesspool…
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As Nigeria’s democracy has lost its majesty By MARTINS OLOJA
Who should we hold responsible for demonisation of democracy the iconic Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, once called ‘dem don crazy’, ‘demonstation of…
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A candid advice for H.E Peter Gregory Obi By Chief Sir Polly Ubah
By 2026, full political campaigns for the 2027 Nigerian General Election will kick off. As of today, it’s quite clear…
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