Opinion
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Ayogu strived and strived By Dili Ezughah
Two questions one must do well to always ask oneself are: when this is over, what do I live with?,…
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The unsettling Enugu Court judgment By Patricia C. Edeh
The legal community in Enugu State was on Friday, June 28, 2024, jolted by the seven-year jail sentence imposed on…
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Nigeria’s unknown, unsung, and unlionized heroes By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 While marking his second June 12 or Democracy Day last June 12, 2024, President Bola Ahmed…
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Unusual pattern of cash dispensation by Nigerian Banks: A call for accountability By Sonny Iroche
July 02, 2024 The Nigerian banking sector is facing a crisis of trust and transparency due to an unusual pattern…
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Two strange fires and matters arising By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Two strange fires struck in two far-flung areas of Lagos last week; one at the headquarters…
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Let Kenyans enjoy their Kenya By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 1 July, 2024 Hugh Gaitskell became Britain’s Minister of Fuel and Power on October 7, 1947. Soon after taking…
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Cholera in hard times By Dakuku Peterside
Yemen, a West Asian country in the Arabian Peninsula, reported one million cases of cholera in March 2018. The world…
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Ruto in Davido’s marriage of Anansewa By Festus Adedayo
June 30, 2024 Nigeria of the 1950s and early 1960s had very many interesting personalities. Western Region had its fair…
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The politics of restructuring and Nigeria’s future By Nwabueze Umeji-Akabogu
The current debate on the vexed issue of restructuring of the Nigerian polity seems to be on the front burner…
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The book after The Trial of Nuhu Ribadu By Azu Ishiekwene
It was different 16 years ago. Very different. At that time, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was relatively…
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Makinde: Reliving Awo’s vision By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnppot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 On the evening of Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state.…
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Overcoming Nigeria’s legacy of woes By Oseloka H. Obaze
Nigeria’s legacy of woes transects a broad historical and political sphere. Since her independence in 1960, various governments have represented…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu: 59th edition of God’s gift to humanity By Gboyega Akosile
There is no gain saying that God in His infinite wisdom does not make mistakes – I know that most…
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Rangers and Afrinvest: Partnership of Champions ordained to rule the turf
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The crowning of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu as the winner of the 2023/24 Nigeria…
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Role models without character By Oguwike Nwachuku
Last week, some acclaimed seasoned and not too seasoned actors and actresses came to Imo State on the invitation of…
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Reps’ drunkard democracy By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 24 June, 2024 I had thought that our lawmakers in Abuja cared only for big cars, big bucks…
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Ijebu and their Ojude Oba By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 24 June, 2024 Persons who answer Ijebu typically party as hard as they work. They sweat out their heart…
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Philosophical sayings of Kennedy Anyiam-Osigwe
Work hard The fact that you have worked is often not enough. Success in life typically requires hard work, and…
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Beyond national profligacy By Dakuku Peterside
Jonathan Tepperman’s book, “The Fix”, is about how some nations fixed significant social challenges like inequality, corruption, and civil wars using…
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Heroes of democracy are in South Africa (2)
It is expected that our people, notably our leaders and the elite who attended the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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Rehoboam, presidential jet and Nigerians’ Aparo eggs By Festus Adedayo
June 23, 2024 Nigerians have indeed suffered tremendously in the last one year. Not strictly the hunger tugging at our…
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‘Where Is Tinubu’s Government of National Competence?’ By MARTINS OLOJA
While still basking in the glory of realising a lifetime ambition in March 2023 as president-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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‘Heroes of democracy are in South Africa’ By MARTINS OLOJA
After watching all the shenanigans, peccadillos, frills and thrills of the strange Democracy Day June 12, 2024, I had wanted…
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Azu’s book on monetising media writing: An entrepreneur’s perspective By Max Amuchie
In December last year on my last day of work before Christmas I sat alone in my office in Abuja…
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One year later: What value has Tinubu added to our lives? –2 By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com. 0807 552 5533 There is hardly anyone who does not aspire to add value to their life. Everyone wants…
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