Opinion
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SDGs milestones by Femi Adesina
*N24 billion disbursed to States, 732 water facilities, 494 health facilities, 616 schools built, yet some people say Buhari is…
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Re: ” ‘Tinubu not to blame for Buhari’s failings’ says Oshiomhole” By Okechukwu Edward Okeke
These are not the exact words of any of the headlines on this issue. But this is basically what the…
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To Michael Awe: A tribute By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 My path and Michael Awe’s crossed after I was appointed editor of The Punch newspaper in…
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Sam Omatseye’s ‘aja-ogbugbu’ dance of fire on Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s back By Dr. Odogwu Nwankwo T. Nwaezeigwe
I have read a number of rejoinders to Mr. Sam Omatseye’s insane and hate-filled diatribe driven by the mental cacophony…
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When Tinubu whistles, Omatseye barks 𝘉𝘺 𝘑𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘖𝘨𝘶𝘯𝘫𝘪𝘮𝘪
In 2018, as the news started sinking in that incumbent Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode would not be backed by…
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Everyone’s obituary is inevitable, Chuks Iloegbunam tells Sam Omatseye to cleanse his journalism
Some have called you foolish, dear Sam Omatseye. Others insist that you are plain stupid. There are those who hold…
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On Omatseye’s obituary — By Obienyem Valentine
The other day, Mr. Sam Omatseye – a writer many used to have respect for due to some reasons, including…
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Sam Omatseye’s obituary By Tony Nwosu
I read Sam Omatseye’s piece titled OBI-TUARY with a lot of disgust, pity, and disappointment. For the record, Sam is…
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Are terrorists now our government? By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 1 August, 2022 Will there be elections next year? Across the 19 northern states, tell me, apart from certain…
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Now that Abuja is under siege By Dakuku Peterside
Once upon a time, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, was a serene and sprawling city that accommodated persons of all faiths,…
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Crying with Tobi Amusan. Nigeria shall win las las By FEMI ADESINA
The week began on a dolorous note. Gloomy, sepulchral. Early Sunday morning, a ghoulish video began to make the rounds,…
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Asking for trouble By Azu Ishiekwene
After BBC Africa service promoted a story on Friday of an interview with the bandit warlords of Zamfara State, a…
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Barrister Inibehe Effiong’s imprisonment in Uyo: Matters arising By Monday. O. Ubani
I have been careful not to jump into this matter of imprisonment of Mr. Inibehe to avoid being accused…
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Road to anarchy: ASUU, Labour and solidarity protest By Dakuku Peterside
Barring any last-minute change of mind, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will, this week, embark on a nationwide protest in solidarity…
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Is Akeredolu turning a new leaf? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In the wake of the terrorists attack on Owo, Ondo state on June 5, 2022, I…
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Osun: Buhari does it again By FEMI ADESINA
Let me start with some clarifications. I’m from Osun State, and my homestead is Ipetumodu, in Ife North Local Government…
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Two short takes on President Muhammadu Buhari By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Erstwhile Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, fled the capital, Kabul, on 15th August, 2021. Sri Lankan president,…
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Nigerians’ anger and the coming darkness By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 18 July, 2022 “Who jails society when it does horror to people?” Fela Anikulapo Kuti asked that question the…
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Osun and 2023 elections: Hope rising By Dakuku Peterside
As we await the festival of elections in 2023, a few polls this year are increasingly signposting the nature and…
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Akeredolu: Crocodile tears, scaremongering or crying wolf? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Penultimate Friday, Gov. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu was quoted as raising the alarm that terrorists were trooping…
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Tinubu, Shettima and the Christian vote By Azu Ishiekwene
If the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu thought a placeholder would be…
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Buhari: Something to remember me By Femi Adesina
Some people would wail about anything and everything in the country, particularly if it comes from President Muhammadu Buhari. Early…
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Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, dead on arrival By Babachir Lawal
I thought I will be able to avoid commenting on the disastrous error by my very good friend, Sen Bola…
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Tinubu’s audacious Muslim-Muslim ticket – 1 By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Audacity is a word made popular in our own time by the erstwhile United States of…
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