Opinion
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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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The emptiness of material possessions By Fr. Peter Iwuala
The pursuit of material possessions can often lead to a sense of emptiness, as true fulfillment is rarely found in…
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The states and the blackout nation By Dakuku Peterside
Many Nigerians believe that restructuring the country or devolving powers from the centre to the sub-nationals is the silver bullet…
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