Opinion
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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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The flip side of harmony By Nixon Uzoma
There’s nothing as intriguing in life as human nature, especially when viewed through the prism of a prying eye. The…
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Lakurawa: Who will save the North from the North? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 A new terrorist organization called Lakurawa has entered the Nigerian space! It operates in the North-west,…
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Tinubu’s multi-spokesperson model risks message fragmentation By Tony Onyima, Ph.D.
The recent restructuring of President Ahmed Tinubu’s media and communications team introduces an unconventional approach. It dispenses with the traditional…
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Propaganda can’t deliver renewed hope in Edo State By Alabi Williams
Nov 18, 2024 Campaigns are over and unless the election tribunal in Edo State decides otherwise, there’s now a new…
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‘We collected money, and we voted’ By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 18 November, 2024 Nigeria is a ring of iniquity. And, the iniquitous didn’t start with it today. For several…
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Livestock-Watch: ‘Tinubu, Ganduje and power of intellectuals in governance (2)’
In the first part of this piece I challenged the political leaders in the country to be technically ready too…
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National grid, Alau Dam collapse: Who pays? By Hassan Gimba
The national grid collapsed three times last month and twice this month. This year, it has collapsed at least 11…
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