Opinion
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Why do kidnappers rage? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Kidnappers are no longer on the prowl. They are now on a rampage. They have run…
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Enugu Centenary demolitions – Truth be told By Ogazi Igbonekwu Ogazimorah Esq.
The statement by Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, claiming presence kidnappers, non-compliance with regularisation of dues, etc, as reasons…
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Shared prosperity doctrine and Nwadike’s flight to fantasy By Declan Emelumba
The Latin maxim, ‘Nemo dat quod non habet’, which means “you cannot give what you do not have” is used…
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Looted funds and Nigeria’s public accountability gaps By Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria lately has been lucky, though, for the wrong reasons. Money has metaphorically been falling from the sky when the…
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Ibadan blast, Makinde and federalism By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 22 January, 2024 Mr. Youssouf Sawane, a Malian money-maker, leads miners from Mali in Oyo State. He was asked…
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Long before Betta Edu was recruited By Alabi Williams
22 January 2024 | First national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, appears to have…
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Ambassador Eniola Ajayi: A quintessential Diplomat By Dotun Ogundare
It was a typical day on the weekend when scholars would usually visit one another. A friend brought out her…
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Ibadan blast, Abuja kidnaps and calamities By Festus Adedayo
January 21, 2024 Big calamities seldom knock before opening the door. Calamities’ sneaky essence is articulated in one song by…
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The explosion at Ibadan By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Last Tuesday, an explosion rocked Old Bodija in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The panic and…
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Governor Uba Sani and paucity of funds: Right of Reply By Aminu Ali Dan Baki
A former Special Adviser to Nasir El-Rufai has proven to have more balls than Zayyad I. Muhammad, the purported author…
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Ivorian luck in Eagles gold By Emeka Obasi
Anytime the Super Eagles lifted the African Nations Cup trophy, they confronted Elephants, were unbeaten by the Ivorians and ended…
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The road to thanksgiving By Azu Ishiekwene
I hope Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, can finally get some sleep. He deserves it. After the ruling of the…
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In this time of hunger and problems… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Described as “prominent Opposition spokesman” (for the 2023 PDP/Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign), Daniel Bwala hugged the…
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For Nigerian soldiers and judges By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 15 January, 2024 A gentleman strolled into my office sometime ago and gave his surname as Adamasingba. In my…
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Greed, ethics and public service in Nigeria By Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria, a country with a rich cultural heritage and abundant natural resources, has grappled with the complex interplay of greed,…
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Sanwo-Olu: Are Nigerian soldiers above Nigerian laws? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There are two professional groups in Nigeria that need, so to say, re-orientation in their attitude…
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Ogboni cult in Beta Edu and T.B. Joshua By Festus Adedayo
January 14, 2024 The “Edan” is a Yoruba Ogboni cult insignia, an emblem of membership in the Ogboni society. It…
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The power of slogans: “We No Go Gree for Anybody” By: Sonny Iroche
Slogans have long been used as powerful tools to convey messages and rally support for various causes. In Nigeria, the…
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The Akeredolu in Betty By Emeka Obasi
Marital issues remain secrets known only to those involved. Understanding what transpires between lovers is asking for too much. Matters…
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Reflections on Adesina’s work with Buhari By Azu Ishiekwene
I knew Femi Adesina when he was “Daddy Tobi.” He still is, of course. But back in the day when…
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BettaGate: Can Tinubu bell the cat? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Will sleaze and controversy ever depart from these shores? Two of such making the rounds at…
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Presidents and New Year messages By Alabi Williams
08 January 2024 President Joe Biden of the United States and President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria. Around the world, leaders…
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The scandals in Abuja By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 8 January, 2024 Some cabinet members went to Western Region premier, Samuel Ladoke Akintola, to complain about the corruption…
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Wishful thinking as a state strategy By Dakuku Peterside
It is cultural in Nigeria to wish your loved ones a prosperous new year. There is nothing wrong with having…
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AFCON: Eagles will win bronze By Emeka Obasi
Anytime Nigeria confronted West African hosts in the group stage of the African Nations Cup, the Eagles ended up as…
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