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Chess, that bomb in your hands, and masters of the game

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2025

By Hassan Gimba In 1984 there was a universal review of the dystopian novel Nineteen Eight- Four, sometimes written and published as 1984, written by George Orwell. More known for his satirical book Animal Farm, George Orwell is a pen name adopted by Eric Arthur Blair, an

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The problems with Nigeria…

Daily Dispatch January 12, 2025

By Bolanle BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 When I asked the rhetorical question: “Are Yoruba the ‘problem’ with Nigeria?”, more responders answered “No” than “Yes”. Many said Nigeria, indeed, was – and still is – the problem with the Yoruba – a cog in the wheel of its progress! I think it is necessary to locate […]

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Opinion: Significance Of President Tinubu’s Enugu Visit

Daily Dispatch January 11, 2025

By Tunde Rahman President Bola Tinubu’s one-day visit to the Southeast, his first of 2025, was not just a routine event. It was laden with symbolisms, from the enthusiastic reception to the subsequent positive comments. The import of this visit, with its many remarkable aspects, was not lost on anyone. While many have spoken favourably […]

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What You Might Expect in 2025

Daily Dispatch January 10, 2025

By Azu Ishiekwene “Arsenal fans are currently over the moon, testosterone pumping – and why not? The story will not change in 2024… the odds are not in Arsenal’s favour… My forecast is that despite setting his ducks in a row, (Godwin) Obaseki’s candidate would lose in September. His biggest undoing would be the large […]

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The day alcohol showed me shégè(1)

Daily Dispatch January 10, 2025

By Tunde Odesola I told this true-life story to my children a long time ago. But I censored its indecent climax because of their young age. Today, I’m going to tell it in full because they have come of age. I don’t mean this story to be a comedy. I mean it to be a […]

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2025: Another year or a new year?

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2025

By Bola BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 How many people know the difference between another year and a new year? When, on the eve of a new year we shout “Happy New Year!”, how many have an understanding whether the new year they are ushering in will be just “another” year or they […]