Opinion
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Protest, Dangote and other stories By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 29 July, 2024 Nigeria is a drama, an entertainment. Listen to the ‘Wahala’ singer, Portable, as he wonders why…
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In government, size matters By Dakuku Peterside
Any government can easily undermine its credibility if it sends mixed signals on essential policy issues or initiatives, flip-flops from…
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Dangote and NNPC’s “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo” dance By Festus Adedayo
July 28, 2024 Without moving his body, African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Akinwumi Adesina, waltzed his tall frame in a…
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Hardship protest: “Bi iwo ba se rere…” By Festus Adedayo
July 28, 2024 All of a sudden, President Bola Tinubu is running from pillar to post. The febrile fear with…
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As NNPC, Dangote trade tackles… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 When two elephants fight, the grass, they say, suffers. But when cabals fight, and fight dirty…
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Nigeria’s economic downturn: We all share responsibility By Ladi Omole
Nigeria is currently experiencing a significant economic downturn, largely attributed to two major fiscal decisions: the removal of fuel subsidies…
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NNPC v Dangote: Where the truth lies Azu Ishiekwene
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is not a stranger to adversity or its more sinister cousin, sabotage. One of the…
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Dangote Refinery: Aliko needs to learn from Bart Nnaji; He shouldn’t give up By C. Don Adinuba
No patriotic Nigerian should be delighted at the grave challenges facing the 650 barrels per day Dangote Refinery in Lagos.…
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Bayo Onanuga’s recklessness By Valentine Obienyen
Besides the trending old lyrics from Mike Ejeagha, “gwo gwo gwo gwom”, another issue that gained traction on social media…
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LASPA: Not churches and mosques alone… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193, 0705 263 1058 Last week, Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) stirred the hornets’ nest…
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Cholera deaths and Local Government autonomy By Alabi Williams
JUL 23, 2024 Last week’s update by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), reported that 103 Nigerians…
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Tunji Olaopa’s vision of Nigeria as a nation By Isaac Megbolugbe
*Isaac Megbolugbe is a former practice leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers, retired professor, Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University, and a fellow…
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Protestant Greeks in Abuja By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 22 July, 2024 An old friend reviewed the ways of this government and said he thought Bola Tinubu should…
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Books from the Heart of a Nation By Dakuku Peterside .
Nigeria is a complex and multifaceted country that elicits various thoughts and viewpoints. Yet, there is some order in disorder.…
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Local Government autonomy: More Centralism, less Federalism By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The Supreme Court decision that federally-allocated funds be paid directly to the local governments (LGs) has…
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Akpabio’s Kleptocrats’ Republic dilemma By Festus Adedayo
July 21, 2024 Last Wednesday, Nigeria’s upper parliament became a grammar class where semantics, syntax and structure are examined. His…
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‘Time to grab opportunities in livestock noise’ By MARTINS OLOJA
The age-long challenge of ‘information overload’ is beginning to affect us in this part of the world and our leaders…
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Akin Mabogunje: His nation’s development legacy By Prof. Isaac Megbolugbe
Introduction Reading Emeritus Professor Akin Mabogunje’s autobiography, almost two years after his passing, was a transcendent experience that embodied memories,…
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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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