Opinion
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The poetics of Bola Tinubu’s palm kernel By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 30 January, 2023 Listen to Senator Bola Tinubu Wednesday last week in Abeokuta: “If you want to eat palm…
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Unwritten rules of the 2023 elections By Dakuku Peterside.
Nigeria’s general election, the largest democratic exercise in Africa, begins on 25 February. All the parties and candidates are jostling…
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Tinubu and ghosts of fuel scarcity, new Naira notes By Festus Adedayo
January 29, 2023 In a piece I wrote entitled A O M’erin J’oba At Tinubu’s Colloquium (April 1, 2018) I…
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2023 Presidency: Using your votes to reconstruct, reshape Nigeria By Dr. Michael Owhoko
As Nigerians file out to elect a new President on February 25, it is imperative to remind the electorate that…
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From Lancaster House to Chatham House: When shall we be truly independent? By Abubakar Sokoto Mohammed
The Origins of Imperialism. The origins of imperialism must be traced to Western Europe since the ancient times Before Christ.…
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Soludo’s call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release: Solution to South East insecurity By Paul Nwosu
Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, has made the case for the release from custody of the leader…
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream, struggles, fired Nigeria’s activist posture towards liberation of apartheid Southern Africa – Ambassador Lot Egopija, Consul General in New York
Remark by Ambassador Lot Egopija, Consul General of Nigeria in New York, USA, at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King…
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What Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela have in common By Ambassador (Dr) Motumisi Tawana, Consul General of South Africa in New York
Excerpts from the Remarks by Ambassador (Dr) Motumisi Tawana, Consul General of South Africa in New York and Chairman, African Consuls…
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A leader like Jacinda Ardern By Azu Ishiekwene
A leader like Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand doesn’t come in tens. Not even in twos. And so,…
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Nigerian men killing their Nurse wives in the US By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 I must have read a story with the same or similar heading above sometime in the…
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Between Peter Obi and Tinubu’s mother By ECHI ANTHONY
I was scrolling through Twitter when I came across this post from @ChifeDr real name Dr. Aloy Chife. “I have…
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Anini, Prince of Thieves By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 23 January, 2023 General Ibrahim Babangida’s Armed Forces Ruling Council (AFRC) had just finished its weekly meeting. What ministers…
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Crowd for hire: 2023 campaign rallies as a metaphor By Dakuku Peterside
The theatricals for winning the hearts and minds of the voters are all around us. The perceptual game of showing…
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2023 and the political strategy of weaponizing poverty By Fegalo Nsuke
Poverty in Ogoni, a southeastern indigenous community in Nigeria is extreme, making it one of the most unattractive destinations for…
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The travails of Godwin Emefiele By Bolaji Adebiyi
The continuing harassment of the central bank governor questions the integrity of the secret police, writes Bolaji Adebiyi By the…
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Agenda for the Next President By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
This is the season of high-wire politicking, and some contenders and wannabes are talking tough on rescuing Nigeria from ruin…
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Nigeria: A presidential election to thrash calamity By Chuks Iloegbunam
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is – of the 18 candidates in the February 25, 2023, presidential election – the least deserving…
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PMB: Reflections on Africa Award for Strengthening Peace By Femi Adesina
A prophet has no honor, except in his own country, says the Good Book. This was on display once again…
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Why We Love Expensive Rituals By Azu Ishiekwene
In over two decades since Nigeria’s return to constitutional democracy, this is the longest politicians have had to campaign before…
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2023 elections: To be or not to be? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Finally, the magical year 2023 is here with us! This is the year many believe will…
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Obi and the Road to Chatham House By Valentine Obienyem
Chatham House in Central London is a place where the best rub minds in a rarefied atmosphere. It has continued…
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Yoruba elders and Ulli Beier’s dog By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 16 January, 2023 Ibadan of 1914 witnessed the founding of a club with a very unique name: Egbé Àgbà…
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For the Nigerian Youth, 2023 is a defining moment. By Dakuku Peterside .
Will 2023 be a defining moment for the Nigerian youth and the future of Nigeria? Obviously a slippery question that…
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The god of Nyesom Wike By Festus Adedayo
Sunday, January 15, 2023 Last week, Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and his entourage were in Ahoada area of the…
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