By Bola BOLAWOLE turnppot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 On the evening of Tuesday, 16 January, 2024, an explosion rocked Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state. The…
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Category: Opinion
Nigeria is at the precipice of authoritarianism – Okpe Union President General, Prof Igho Natufe
· Lists ways to good leadership · Backs calls for national conference, new Constitution for Nigeria. · Says attempt to impose unitary socio-political structure can…
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Workers’ lingering strike: Matters arising
By Bola BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last week, I published here the first part of “One year later, what value has Tinubu added to our…
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Open Letter to Princess Samiat Bada, Executive Chairman of Ikosi-LCDA
12/07/2024 Dear Princess Samiat Bada, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing as a concerned and engaged citizen to address a troubling…
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The Legacy of Olubadan and Governor Seyi Makinde’s Vision for Oyo State
I recently attended the celebration of life for our beloved departed Olubadan of Ibadan land, Late Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, at Liberty Stadium. It was…
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One year later, what value has Tinubu added to our lives? – 1
By Bola BOLAWOLEturnpot@turnpot.com 0807 552 5533 It made a lot of sense that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu chose to mark, not celebrate, his first year…
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A Step Backwards: Reverting to the Old National Anthem is a Misplaced Priority BY FRANCIS ADEBAYO
As Nigeria grapples with numerous pressing issues, the recent decision to revert to the old national anthem has left many citizens, including myself, perplexed and…
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Corruption: Is the death sentence the solution?
By Bolanle BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There is no denying the fact that corruption has become endemic in our country Nigeria and that it has…
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Tell Tinubu, Ondo State is angry!
By Bola BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 What is politics? According to Professor Harold Lasswell, politics is “who gets what, when, how”. In other words, politics…
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What are the people saying?
By Bolanle BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Once in a while I visit the newsstand to feel the pulse of the people. The People’s Parliament is…
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