Opinion
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Democracy Day: Electricity bill is larger than my salary By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Today has been declared a public holiday by the Nigerian Government to mark Democracy Day. May 29 used to be…
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Lost but not found: Where is Yaya Bello? By Dr. Promise Adiele
I nostalgically remember a popular refrain in my secondary school days “Lost but found”. Back then, an item of less…
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Finding long-lasting solutions to Nigeria’s woes By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Scripture says “Where no counsel is, the people fall: But in the multitude of counsellors there…
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Homeless kids invade South West By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 10 June, 2024 “A large percentage of them are from Niger Republic, Mali, and Chad.” The six South-West states…
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American democracy’s Trump test By Dakuku Peterside
There is currently no evidence to support the claim that democracy is a perfect system of governance. However, humans still…
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An indolent labour union and matters arising By Hassan Gimba
For the past four years, I have been insisting that our problem and even need now is not about salary…
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El-Rufai, June 12 and Abacha woken from the dead By Festus Adedayo
June 8, 2024 Yesterday, General Sani Abacha clocked 28 years in the grave. Abacha’s sudden expiration at the thick of…
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Elechi Amadi comes alive in iconic new book By Anaele Ihuoma
One of Africa’s foremost literary icons, Elechi Amadi, has got a taste of his own sweet medicine, as he is…
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One year later, what value has Tinubu added to our lives? – 1 By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@turnpot.com 0807 552 5533 It made a lot of sense that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu chose to mark, not celebrate, his…
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Why minimum wage is a bad idea By Azu Ishiekwene
I’m opposed to minimum wage. And I know I’m saying this at the risk of losing readers. The minimum wage…
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‘The reign of our Emperor’ By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 3 June, 2024 The Japanese national anthem is a one-stanza song known as Kimigayo; its English translation approximates ‘The…
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Aliko Dangote’s noble quest for Africa’s self-sufficiency and prosperity By Abiodun Alade
Africa is a resource-rich continent but relatively poor in terms of manufacturing goods. According to the 2023 African Trade Report…
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South Africa: Economics above politics By Dakuku Peterside
South Africans voted in national and local elections on May 29, exactly one year after Nigeria inaugurated its current president.…
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Aso Rock inside Kudeti River By Festus Adedayo
Sunday, June 2, 2024 The poor governance of the last one year is apparently getting at President Bola Tinubu. He…
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Nigeria: Federalism, unitarism, hybrid or what? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
0705 263 1058 turnpot@gmail.com It is a puzzle that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has dragged the 36 state…
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Tinubu’s bragging right and his 200 needles By Festus Adedayo
Sunday, June 2, 2024 In Africa, when a man loses his virility, he is subject of scorn, ridicule and disdain.…
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Blood, History, Economics – And Stevie Wonder By Paul Nwabuikwu
Last week, global music icon Stevie Wonder became a Ghanaian citizen. The multi-Grammy-winning singer, born Steveland Morris, celebrated this milestone…
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2027 not for North By Emeka Obasi
The Fourth Republic will go down in History as Nigeria’s darkest part where many criminals walked into power effortlessly, bringing…
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The choice between the devil and the deep blue sea By Professor Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI
We needed to graduate first from the colonial bachelor’s school before proceeding to the masters programme. But, while we were…
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The pathologies of a throne By Azu Ishiekwene
For the deposed Kano Emir, Aminu Bayero, it was not a matter of if but when. The moment the Supreme…
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Still on tell Tinubu: Ondo State is angry! By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last week here in this column, we warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to beware because Ondo State…
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Financial, administrative autonomy for local governments will be a game changer By Dr Ade Dosunmu
The proposal by the Federal Government to grant full Autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria is a welcome development…
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Tinubu’s Presidency: Where is Senator Shettima? By Yushau A. Shuaib
Senator Kashim Shettima, a charismatic and eloquent politician, demonstrated exceptional leadership by proactively spearheading the Bola Tinubu presidential campaign, even…
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Kano’s game of thrones and our national anthem By Hassan Gimba
What is happening in Kano should be of concern to not only the Kanawa or Northerners but to all Nigerians. Kano, as…
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