Opinion
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A Life of Grace: A review of Prof. Andrew G. Onokerhoraye’s Autobiography By Prof. Isaac Megbolugbe
Professor Andrew G. Onokerhoraye’s autobiography, “The Riches of His Grace,” is a captivating and eventful life story that offers a…
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Obi at 63: Introducing Obimentalism By Valentine Obienyem
Over the years, I have written about Obi on his birthdays, a tradition stemming from my annual tribute to Dim…
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In this difficult marriage, Democrats must love Biden By Azu Ishiekwene
The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13 at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania has sucked the…
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What rules govern the public space? By Bola BOLAWOLE (Wale Olajire Ajao)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 In “Finding long-lasting solutions to Nigeria’s woes” published on 11 June, 2024, I commented on a…
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Omatseye: A psalm of deception By Paul Ibe
In stagecraft, ventriloquism stands out as one of the most entertaining and yet peculiar types of comedic performances. A lifeless…
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A letter to America By Dr Nelson Aluya
Dear fellow Americans, We, the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee USA (NAPAC-USA), are compelled to issue a passionate call for…
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The concept of failure as a catalyst for personal growth By Fr. Peter Iwuala
The experience of ending a relationship, quitting a job, dropping out of school, deciding not to have children, receiving a…
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My guru, Tam Fiofori, departs By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Sad news hit me hard on Tuesday, June 25, in this year of Our Lord – my inimitable guru Tam…
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NIMC, Online Publishers Roundtable: Implications and future directions By Walter Duru, Ph.D
The digital age has reshaped how we consume and disseminate information, with online media playing a crucial role in shaping…
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VANGUARD’S life begins @40 By Emeka Obasi
My ties with Vanguard, something I cherish so much, is not known to many. This story must be told today…
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Adieu, dear friend, mate and brother: Prof. Titus Funsho Aiyejina By Prof. Olu Obafemi
The demise of my friend and schoolmate, Emeritus Professor Funsho Aiyejina is a rude and devastating shock to me. It…
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LGs and Tinubu’s supreme cut By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 15 July, 2024 On a bright, randy day in Lagos in the year 2015, a judge hurriedly used the…
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Ilorin and Dan Fodio’s deadstock By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 15 July, 2024 Justice Ibrahim Kolapo Gambari, JCA became the Emir of Ilorin in August 1995 and decreed the…
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We can’t feed the nation on propaganda By Alabi Williams
JULY 15, 2024 In this second year of President Tinubu’s government, mouthwatering policies are being thrown in to arrest decline…
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Towards genuine LG autonomy By Dakuku Peterside
Last week, Nigeria’s Supreme Court took a fundamental step towards dismantling the grip of state governors on the local government(LG)…
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Makinde: The primacy of infrastructural development By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0702 563 1058 If you were to choose between three infrastructure, which is also often referred to as social…
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Ogunsola: Celebrating the man who wanted my head By Festus Adedayo
Sunday, July 14, 2024 In the year 2000, whilst I was Features Editor of the Nigerian Tribune and a budding…
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Ministering to Maalu with 774 heads By Festus Adedayo
July 14, 2024 The Iloko, offspring of Arelu (Iloko Omo Arelu), are held in awe in Yorubaland. For a people…
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What Soyinka means to me: The icon for whom apologies are unnecessary; A tribute by Laolu Akande
Among those who insist that truth-telling is an indispensable form of nation building, Prof. Wole Soyinka is the greatest. And…
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Bart Nnaji at 68: The value of boundless optimism By C. Don Adinuba
As Bart Nnaji, founder and chairman of the Geometric Power group, Nigeria’s only integrated electricity organization, turns 68 today (Saturday,…
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Ajibola Ogunshola: Triumph of the non-newspaperman By Azu Ishiekwene
I’ve written this before. Ten years ago, but this man’s story is new every time. To me. And to many…
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Promoting social justice and rule of law as panacea for economic growth By Ken Ahia (SAN)
BEING EXCERPTS OF A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY MR. KEN AHIA SAN, FBR AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2024 LAW…
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Olatunji Dare: To repay is to owe more By Azu Ishiekwene
Ten years ago, this article appeared under a different title, “The Debt I Owe.” Professor Olatunji Dare was 70 at…
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Between NNPC, IOC and Dangote: Who is fooling Nigerians? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 The richest man in Africa, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, stirred the hornet’s nest recently when he accused…
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British general election and Labour Party’s historic victory By Nwabueze Umeji-Akabogu
The historic victory of the British Labour Party led by Sir Keir Starmer in the just concluded general election did…
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