Opinion
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On the Podium with Tobi Amusan By Azu Ishiekwene
When a proud Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan climbed the podium in faraway Eugene, Oregon in the United States, as the World…
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Yusuf Alli @60: Unveiling an Investigative Journalist par excellence By Yushau A. Shuaib
He is one of the finest gentlemen of the press that I have ever encountered. A courageous, fearless, humane and…
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ASUU strike: An insider’s panacea By Bola Bolawole (Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede)
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Started on February 14, 2022, the ongoing strike action by the Academic…
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Dark clouds over the economy By Dakuku Peterside
Rome is burning, and Emperor Nero and Roman elites are busy revelling in gladiator rendezvous and despicable hocus-pocus with the…
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Inside Akeredolu’s “Republic” By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In Gov. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu’s Ondo State, wonders, it seems, will never end! Thrice within a…
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Ilé ò gbàá, ònà ò gbàá By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 8 August, 2022 “I did not mention it to you. The lady that was among the trio recently…
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Tobi Amusan, Ozuah and history behind N1.14b vehicles for Niger Republic, by Festus Adedayo
To understand the profligacy, indiscretion and misplaced priority in the purchase of N1.14 billion ($2.7 million) worth of 10 luxury…
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INEC’s daylight disenfranchisement of Nigerians By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The supposedly Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ended the registration of (new) voters despite the…
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(Flashback) Aregbesola: Governance as festival of the mass By Owei Lakemfa
WITNESS to history. Animated discussions. Banters. Back slapping. Roaring laughter. Seeming riot, but orderly. Various groups, including the elderly and…
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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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