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Tolulope Arotile: Six years after…
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Our people have so many sayings that are meant…
Kano’s Abdusalam and the burden of deputy governors
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When the Lights Go Out at UCH: A Nation’s Conscience on Trial
By Tajudeen Kareem There is something profoundly symbolic — and deeply tragic — about a hospital…
The Enigma of the Global Son: Did Biodun Jeyifo Forsake His Roots?
It is a poignant irony that, amidst global mourning for a champion of the Talakawas, and…
Leadership As Keystone
By Wole Olaoye Fifty-six-year-old President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana made the headlines recently when he…
Electoral Act: What next for Atiku, Obi, others?
By Taiwo Adisa The Nigerian political opposition woke up from what one can call a deep…
The making of an Inspector-General of Police
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has quit the…
Sunday Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu: Comparing oranges with apples…
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I watched the video of a traditional ruler from…
Voters Decide Nothing; Vote Counters Decide Everything!
By Wole Olaoye We have recently witnessed spirited protests and media contestations on the electoral bill…
Adieu, Comrade BJ
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Unlike Comrade Dipo Fashina (aka Jingo) and Comrade Segun…
FUL: AS GBENGA IBILEYE MOUNTS THE SADDLE
By Tunde Olusunle It all seems like yesterday now when the cream of the leadership of…
A Coup To End All Coups
By Wole Olaoye Talking about coups, the most benevolent military regime that ever ruled Nigeria was…
Something good is happening in Abia politics
By Taiwo Adisa “No permanent friends, no permanent enemies, only permanent interests,” is a quote largely…
Why Gov Alia deserves commendation for honouring Dan Agbese
By Andrew Agbese Just yesterday, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State caught many unaware with a…
Between Fela and Whizkid (2)
By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 Michael Jackson has now arrived in…
Will the FG-ASUU agreement end strikes in our universities? (1)
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058. You can’t believe this, but it is the truth,…
How Bruce Lee almost killed Muhammad Ali
…Muhammad Ali lowered his guard and told Bruce Lee: “Hit me.” Three seconds later, the champion…