Opinion
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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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In pursuit of the last Hamas By Azu Ishiekwene
After futile attempts by others to get the prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate allegations of genocide…
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Ribadu and his Generals By Emeka Obasi
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu needs to begin 2024 with a private dinner with the Service Chiefs devoid…
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2023: Reflections and future outlooks By Dakuku Peterside
The passing 2023 was a year of significance for Nigeria’s political and economic landscape. Reflecting on the year underscores the need for heightened…
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Akeredolu, death desires and 2024 By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 1 January, 2024 The first day of the year is never a good day to write about death and…
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Bracing up for levies, taxes in the New Year By Alabi Williams
01 January 2024 Vehicle papers are due for update. A visit to tax collectors’ office in Oshodi, Lagos, showed the…
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Life, Akeredolu, Na’Abba and the “Ebi npa wa” shame By Festus Adedayo
December 31, 2023 For the Algerian journalist, editor and editorialist, playwright and director, novelist and author of short stories, political…
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Tinubu’s involvement in Rivers State crisis By Alabi Williams
The political crisis in Rivers State seemed like a child’s play when the inventors first tested the waters. It has…
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Fubara’s Treaty of Versailles By Emeka Obasi
I feel for Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who returned to Port Harcourt from Abuja waving the Olive Branch…
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What you might expect in 2024 By Azu Ishiekwene
“Subsidy on petrol will go, sparking initial higher prices and demand for higher public sector wages by union leaders who…
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TTB/Union Bank: A call for transparency by investigators
By Azubike Ugwu In the last three days, we have seen a storm of allegations regarding the ownership of Titan…
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Why is Oshiomhole so obsessed with Fayemi? By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Former Edo State Governor who graduated to become the chairman of the country’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress…
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