Opinion
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Seven lessons of Okuama calamity By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D.
Has Nigeria learnt any lessons from the Okuama massacre? Will the incident repeat itself or offer profound lessons against future…
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Oba Adetona clocks 64 years on the throne By Chief (Dr.) Fassy Adetokunboh Yusuf
THE world’s longest reigning paramount monarch, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona is 64 years on the throne. A patriot and nationalist of the…
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FG’s N90 billion Hajj politics By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 01 April, 2024 From Lagos, one Ayinde Salihu wrote to the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of the Northern…
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GMOs, biosafety and human rights By Nnimmo Bassey
Nigeria, like many other African nations, stands at a crossroads to her food future. The stark choice is between adopting…
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Why should Nigeria not breakup? By Hassan Gimba
Two weeks ago, in my article entitled “Tinubu, beware the gathering dark clouds (2)”, I touched on our unity and…
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Rejoice in the Resurrection By Fr. Peter Iwuala
Christ is risen! Indeed, He is risen. The events of Easter are the very essence of our faith, and we…
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The parliamentary system debate By Dakuku Peterside
The debate over which system of government is most appropriate for a multi-ethnic and geographically diverse Nigeria has suddenly resurfaced.…
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NDLEA: Scammers on the prowl By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There is hardly a week that I will not encounter scammers on a couple of occasions,…
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Tinubu’s budget arithmetic, drums and KWAM 1 Festus Adedayo
March 31, 2024 “I know the arithmetic of the budget and the numbers that I brought to the National Assembly,…
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Keyamo’s federal character tips By Emeka Obasi
Injustice breeds more incompetence especially in a country with diverse interests and intrigues like Nigeria. The ability to balance permutations…
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The Okuama dead: Story behind the grief By Azu Ishiekwene
When Lt. Colonel Abdullahi Hassan Ali, 49, assumed duties as Commanding Officer of the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian…
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Paving the way to a green economy in Nigeria By Victor I. Fagorite and Ifeoma Malo
A green economy is an economy that aims to reduce environmental risks and ecological scarcities and to promote sustainable development…
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Where do we go from here? Wantaregh Paul Unongo (1935-2022) is still asking the Tiv nation (Part 1) By Simon Imobo-Tswam
Wantaregh Paul Iyorpuu Unongo transited to the silent climes on Nov. 29, 2022, two months after his 87th birthday. For…
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When the price is right… By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Those who say if we do not kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria know what they…
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Omolara replays relay magic By Emeka Obasi
Those who see miracles in soccer apparently cannot grasp the magic moments delivered by Nigerian relay teams across the globe.…
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Murder and vengeance in Okuama By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 25 March, 2024 I have a very senior police officer friend whose nickname is Ambush. On the front of…
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Finding meaning beyond recognition and wealth By Fr. Peter Iwuala
Throughout our lives, we frequently discover that wealth and recognition are commonly seen as signs of a successful and valuable…
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The morality question By Dakuku Peterside
There is unarguably a progressive value erosion in our country. This is happening increasingly, and there is no hope of…
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The curse of Okuama tragedy By Festus Adedayo
March 24, 2024 Curses and magical beliefs are woven together in African politics. A study found out that virtually all…
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State Police: An idea whose time has come? By Bolanle BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Readers of my columns would by now be familiar with my advocacy for State Police. I…
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Photoshopping Princess and the perils of manipulation By Azu Ishiekwene
The press has been unkind to Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. I find it hard to understand why, of…
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What did Shettima bring to the table? By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 A presidential aspirant of one of the two mainstream political parties in the United States of…
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The pursuit of personal fulfillment By Fr. Peter Iwuala
Personal fulfillment is an important aspect of life, driven by passion and the desire to lead a purposeful life. It…
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Nigeria: A history of scandals By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 18 March, 2024 On October 29, 1974, the Nigerian Ministry of Defence, through the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote…
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Tinubu, beware the gathering clouds (2), By Hassan Gimba
Last week, we read how the signs are not looking good for a nation like ours that wants to be…
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