Category: Column

The Badenoch Controversy

  He who throws stone on a building wants to hear the voice of those inside the building says a sage. Since the emergence of Mrs Kemi Badenoch, a Nigerian-Born...

…..Only In Nigeria

  By Lanre Ogundipe Writing this piece reminds me of my time as a distinguished member of the 2014 National Conference as a representative of my constituency...

‘Emefiole’ Nigeria’s King of Thieves ?

  In life it is as easy to acquire fame as it is to become infamous. By an incredulous act,one can descend from the top to the bottom and go down as one who never...

My Diary: From Primary to Tertiary Part 68

  Dapo Thomas I used to love Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB). He is a complex character whose exploits oscillate between thesis and antithesis. He wants to be...

Tax Reform Bills: What do we want?

  BY Lanre Ogundipe Typical of major issues in our dear country, the proposed Tax Reforms Bills, 2024 transmitted to the two chambers of the National Assembly by...

Word of the Year 2024

Azu Ishiekwene I was watching the evening news on Monday night when two presenters used a word at different times that jolted me. I’ve heard and seen that word used...

Biafra : Real, imaginary, sheer propaganda or blatant tomfoolery?

  By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533       “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” – Victor Hugo (in...

Davido’s tirade against his Country

  In Yorubaland,it is not common neither is it appropriate for a true son to denigrate his home or use the left hand to describe his fathers house. Any child who...

Tell Tinubu before it is too late…

Tell Tinubu before it is too late… By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 How do you dance to the admiration of all Nigerians? Chief Commander Ebenezer...

NNPC-Portharcourt Refinery Claim being fully Operational is False

  By Lanre Ogundipe Caption:Lanre Ogundipe “ _People’s indifference is the best breeding ground for corruption to grow”_ – Delia Ferreira, Transparency...