Opinion
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Buhari at 80: No malicious bone in his body By Femi Adesina
Let me start with a story told by an unrepentant critic of one of our former Presidents. There was no…
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Amidst chaos, 13-year-old boy vows to rebuild broken bridge of hope By Azu Ishiekwene
If he could, he might have built a highway to Sharm el-Sheikh where the world’s great and mighty gathered between…
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Diri’s Development Paradigm, A Trajectory! By Kola Oredipe
The Prosperity administration upon inauguration in 2020 hit the ground running with renewed hope for a greater and united Bayelsa…
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‘Jagba’ and the 2023 elections By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 12 December, 2022 ‘How to Rig an Election’ is one of the newest books in my library. I have…
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Time to foreclose ASUU’s salary arrears palaver By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 My people have a saying, to wit, “when you flog a child with the right hand…
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The poverty narrative: Federal versus State Governments By Dakuku Peterside
Poverty is all around us. You see it in all aspects of our lives. It is so ubiquitous that it…
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A letter to Sam By Azu Ishiekwene
Dear Chairman, It was about this time eight years ago, wasn’t it? I’m talking of course of when you took…
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Tony Elumelu: Buhari’s testimony By FEMI ADESINA
What a delightful week it has been for Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Heirs Holdings,…
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Osun lootings and Oyetola’s jejune alibi By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 When the new Osun State governor, the dancing-Senator now turned dancing-governor, Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, announced…
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Should we still pray in Nigeria? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Politics, religion, corruption and crime are the most lucrative business ventures, activities or endeavours in Nigeria…
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Undecided voters and 2023 elections By Dakuku Peterside
Nigerian politicians are notoriously optimistic. That is a source of energy for them, but it also blurs out their reality.…
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The politics of Osun State By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 5 December, 2022 “Olagunju, let me know when you want to sell your car because I know you will…
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Open Letter: Severe impact of flooding in Ijawland’ll take years to overcome – Prof. Gold tells Buhari; Proffers lasting solution
An Open Letter to the President Nigeria Friday, December 2, 2022 Dear President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, On behalf of the…
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Obi, Atedo and Leadership Notes By Valentine Obienyem
You need not lead a corporation or country for your capacity to lead to become manifest. A leader is always…
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My Naira note is newer than yours By FEMI ADESINA
There is a unique kind of frenzy in the country today. But it is not a general or commonplace hysteria.…
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Top Five Online Jobs for Nigerian Students and Young Adults
Are you a student looking to make some extra cash from side hustles? Look no further! We’ve got some really…
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America, watch your back! By Azu Ishiekwene
Former US President Donald Trump didn’t just happen to the United States. He hit the world like the climax of…
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Adeleke: Putting the wrong foot first? By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 My mother had a saying, to wit: When God is doing good, human beings that cannot…
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COP 27: The real deal at the Red Sea. By Dakuku Peterside
In the Holy books of the Abrahamic religions of Christianity and Islam, the Red Sea is symbolic as a place…
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For 133 million poor Nigerians By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 28 November, 2022 The National Bureau of Statistics in January 2012 released its ‘Nigeria Poverty Profile 2010’ report which…
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Ekiti: Tell Oyebanji, they will come for you! By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 What goes around comes around First, they came for the socialists, and I didn’t speak out…
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Peter Obi is like David facing Goliaths of decadence – Prof. Echefuna Onyebeadi
….Says: Peter Obi’s “prospect of becoming the next President of Nigeria come 2023 is very bright but, the challenges ahead…
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The letter, the spirit, and The Letterman By Azu Ishiekwene
If there was a prize for Nigeria’s number one letter writer, journalist-turned-lawyer and one-time minister, Tony Momoh, would appear to…
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Campaign spokesmen and a no-winner contest By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 21 November, 2022 I do not know how many people still remember that Dr Tai Solarin was here. He…
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2023; Battle between intemperate language, fake news and judicial rascality By Dakuku Peterside
The 2023 elections in Nigeria bring with them hopes and fears, expectations, and optimism for a better future. However, forces…
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