Opinion
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Time to fix this broken federal system By Alabi Williams
Agitation over marginalisation by different units of the federation are too familiar and now persistent, a clear sign that Nigeria…
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Word of the Year 2024 By Azu Ishiekwene
I was watching the evening news on Monday night when two presenters used a word at different times that jolted…
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The significance of attitude in helping behavior By Fr. Peter Iwuala
Attitude plays a crucial role in determining when and what form of help individuals provide to others in need. It…
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Navigating the unforeseen: How my name shaped my life’s journey By Isaac Megbolugbe
December 2, 2024 Introduction As I reflect on my life’s journey, I am reminded of the profound impact of a…
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Religion versus governance By Professor Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI
My beloved Dr Umar Ardo, your post captioned: ” The Religious Dimension of President Tinubu’s Tax Bills: Need for Further…
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Abati vs TOS Benson By Emeka Obasi
Wounded politicians are highly inflammable, little wonder many turn to communicable disease when power eludes them. In 1959, Chief Theophilus…
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Mass murder on River Niger By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 2 December, 2024 “As of today, the combined efforts of NEMA, Kogi State Emergency Management Agency and the Red…
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For the three musketeers of Kano By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 2 December, 2024 An epic poet describes the Fulani hunter as “shepherd of wild animals.” The hunter is also…
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Kukah on accidental leadership By Dakuku Peterside
In reflecting on Nigeria’s leadership journey, Bishop Matthew Kukah, a Catholic priest, activist, and philosopher, delivers a searing observation: “Almost…
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Changing Nigeria’s reality By Oseloka H. Obaze
Nigeria’s paradox is that it is as simple as it is complex. In Nigeria, both the simple and complex are…
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Ondo-Watch: Aiyedatiwa should prioritise education quality By MARTINS OLOJA
Now that election campaign promises, shenanigans and peccadillos are over, it is a time to engage the Governor and Governor-elect…
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Reuben Abati and Davido as “cockroaches” By Festus Adedayo
Sunday, December 1, 2024 In 1992, Leon Mugesera, a senior politician in the then Rwanda ruling party, gathered a crowd…
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Tell Tinubu before it is too late… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 How do you dance to the admiration of all Nigerians? Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey said it…
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Gambari at 80: A Modest Proposal By Wale Adebanwi
As we patiently waited with others for the elevator to arrive on the ground floor of the Nigerian Mission to…
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Aging well and supporting the aged to exit well: Navigating the challenges of the 70s and 90s By Isaac Megbolugbe
November 30, 2024 Introduction Aging is a complex and multifaceted process that presents unique challenges and opportunities. As we navigate…
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The limits of governmental power in world systems By Dr. Abraham Nwankwo
Anywhere, everywhere in the world, the essence of the Sovereign or Sub-sovereign (Government) is to: 1). Serve as harmonizer and…
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The fuss about Kemi Badenoch By Azu Ishiekwene
Donald Trump’s election overshadowed Kemi Badenoch’s emergence as the leader of the Tory Party of Britain. Yet, no one gets…
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Kemi Badenoch: Reaping where they did not sow… By Bola BOLAWOLE (Professor Babafemi A. Badejo)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 You must have followed the Kemi Badenoch controversy: the wily Nigerian politicians’ penchant to ride on…
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Ohaneze Presidency, 2025: First things first By Abraham Nwankwo
The following quoted statement is contained in a statement on Igbo platforms credited to Professor Osita, Ogbu. In case it…
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Shouldn’t messenger and message deserve equal attention? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I was taken aback by the flurry of rejoinders to last week’s former Osun State Governor…
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When Obasanjo speaks By Alabi Williams
Nov 25, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo (OBJ) does not suffer fools gladly and never shies from a good public fight. Since…
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Issues in Adenuga’s ‘death’ rumour By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 25 November, 2024 There is the legend of a newspaper journalist who had an issue with his uncle, an…
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Obasanjo and Tinubu’s Tańtólóhun dogs By Festus Adedayo
Sunday, November 24, 2024 In 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦 – 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘐𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘦, 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦…
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Citadels of indiscipline By Dakuku Peterside
Universities are meant to be the heart of a nation’s progress—places where the brightest minds are nurtured, and the moral…
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Livestock-Watch: Tinubu, Ganduje and power of intellectuals in governance (3) By MARTINS OLOJA
The conclusion of the whole livestock matter here is that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can get better rating without involving…
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