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As 2027 approaches, comparing elections in Nigeria with other countries…

As 2027 approaches, comparing elections in Nigeria with other countries…   By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0803 251 0193       “I am of...

The Politricks of Petrol: Subsidies, Discounts and the Art of Deceit

    By Lanre Ogundipe   There is something deeply troubling about the politics of petrol in Nigeria. A price increase arrives with an economic...

2027: Beyond the Presidency

      President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today stands out as a leader who seems determined to change the narration about governance in Nigeria.    ...

Kidnapped NYSC members: Rescued or ransomed?

    By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058       Wonders will never end in this country of one scandal, one day! Here, the more you...

Oyebanji: Beyond BAO2BAO!

  By abiodun KOMOLAFE           In the experience of Nigeria, focusing largely on the post-1999 return to democracy, second terms have...

INTIMATE AFFAIR: The church and its unfaithful singles

        By Funke Egbemode         Not having sex before marriage ought to be good. Restraining yourself from all that tantalizing...

Leadership and Storytelling in Election Season

  Azu Ishiekwene   I keep a weekly diary, which is my own way of telling different stories about Nigeria and the world, encompassing politics, economy,...

Atiku: Demeaning the President’s office

    Since he joined the race to contest for the nations number one seat in 1992,Atiku Abubakar,a former Customs officer and businessman has left no one in...

*AI, the next Colonialism: Where Will Nigeria be in Ten Years ?*

    Nigeria may be standing before one of the greatest economic opportunities, or one of the most expensive mistakes in our history.   The African...

The Arbiter:Will the Rainbow’s Collision with Governors Sound the Death Knell for APC?

Will the Rainbow’s Collision with Governors Sound the Death Knell for APC? Nyesom Wike is not a man who shies away from any fight. And controversies. So far, he has...