Opinion
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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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From the N’East with good tidings By Femi Adesina
Who feels it knows it all. Perhaps the region most affected by the insurgency that almost strangulated the country since…
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The Collapse of the Nigerian Tripod By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Nigeria today stands on wobbly legs, and what needs to be done to make the country to stand steady and…
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A professor’s analysis of the growing ‘japa’ syndrome By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Professor Babafemi Badejo is not a stranger to this column. Today he takes a look at…
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For judges and teachers By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 9 January, 2023 Six weeks after the civil war ended in 1970, Chief Obafemi Awolowo as Vice Chairman of…
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‘Curious travail of INEC Chairman, CBN Governor’ By MARTINS OLOJA
As in ‘Alice in Wonderland’, it is getting ‘curiouser and curiouser’ that a few weeks to a critical general election,…
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NDDC: Fractured but unbroken By Dakuku Peterside
The inauguration of the Management Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) last week, the second under President Buhari,…
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Murder so cruel By Festus Adedayo
January 8, 2023 The murders of Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, a few hours after the new year, have made me…
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Onanuga, Alake and Obaigbena at Thessalonica By Festus Adedayo
To many, the recent virulent attacks and counter attacks by top Nigerian journalists, served a la carte to the world,…
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