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Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by aoyetoso: 4:07pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Hazeez balogun of compass newpaper is also very good in entertainment |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by favouredjb(f): 4:14pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Remii: true |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by jonsn: 4:18pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Mine is FUNKE ADETUTU of Bussiness Day Nigeria. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by excelabbey(m): 4:29pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Dr Reuben Abati, Chairman, Editorial Board, Guardian Newspaper is a grand-master of the game, eloquence, oratorical prowess and his deep thinking process never in doubt. if u ar in doubt, grab a copy of guardian on fridays or sundays or go to http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userProfile&Itemid=1166&user=474 |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by slap1(m): 4:47pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
When it comes to satiric writing, I doff my cap for Steve Nwosu. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by kemisuga(f): 4:57pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Reuben Abati. So who has the highest votes Now REUBEN I think, |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Stevo30: 4:59pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Reuben Abati (Guardian), Simon Kolawole and Ademola (Editor Saturday punch) are my favorites. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by babaCT(m): 5:08pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Definitely Abati though i also enjoy Dele Shobowale"s work. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by mamagee3(f): 5:30pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Newspaper Columnist in Nigeria? Really, do we have real Newspaper in Nigeria? |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Orikinla(m): 5:42pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Bisi Ojediran of This Day. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by slap1(m): 7:48pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
mama-gee:This would have been funny if it were not so daft! |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Jarus(m): 8:41pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
My own favourites change from time to time. In the early 2000s, I longed to read Festus Adedayo of Tribune, later I itched to read Casmir Igbokwe of Punch, and as at September 2009, this was my Top 10: MY TOP TEN NIGERIAN COLUMNISTShttps://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-325477.0.html 1 Like |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Jarus(m): 8:59pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Things have changed between then and now, and today, I go like this: 1, DARE OLATUNJI, THE NATION: I make down payment for my vendor for The Nation of Monday-Friday everyweek for no reason than their famed commentariat. I only read teh back page and I have hill of The Nation in my sitting room. Segun Olatunji, who writes on Tuesdays, leads the pack. The guy is not only a wordsmith, he has a great grasp of events. He is a veteran, having been in the business of column writing since early 80's. He is a grandmaster. 2, SEGUN GBADEGESIN, THE NATION:: He writes on Fridays in The Nation. The professor of philosophy is also a grandmaster. Anytime he does satire, it is unputdownable. Opalaba is his usual character when he adopts the style. He used to be a Prof of Philosophy in Ife before moving to USA for further teaching. 3, MOHAMMED HARUNA, THE NATION, DAILY TRUST: Mohammed Haruna, who writes on Wednesdays in The Nation & Daily Trust, is the most controversial columnist in Nigeria today. If every other commentator goes this way, he goes teh other way. I may disagree with him in so many issues, I respect his independent-mindedness. He doesn't hide his opinion even if he is the only one holding it in Nigeria. 4, TUNDE FAGBENLE, THE PUNCH: I have been following him for over a decade. He stopped writing and went to contest Osun Central Senatorial seat under NCP in 2003. He returned to writing a couple of years ago. Tunde is also good with words, and has a good grasp of history. He is a radical. 5, REUBEN ABATI, GUARDIAN Abati is easily the most popular columnist in Nigeria today, but I don't know why I'm no big fan of his. Maybe because of the Abuja landgate.The only thing I enjoy in his writings are the humours. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Jarus(m): 9:09pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
6, BISI OJEDIRAN, THISDAY: This man is very good. Fine analysis in fine grammar. He is also a master of satire. 7, MAHMUD JEGA, DAILY TRUST: Mahmud, younger brother of Attahiru Jega of INEC, is another columnist I respect. He is wide-read, and also good with words. He is however not as veteran as the above. 8, SIMON KOLAWOLE, THISDAY: I hardly find Simon interesting these days again. He has dropped from being my favourite. He is however very objective and hardly carried away by sentiments 9, IJEOMA NWOGWUGWU, THISDAY: Ijeoma is also good with words. She has a good grasp of economics, and deploys it in her writings. 10, CASMIR IGBOKWE:; Casmir is still trying. He makes my list of Top 10. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Andy1985ng(m): 9:16pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Okey Ndibe on Tuesday Sun is my idol. Abati comes a close second. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by kaypumpin2(m): 10:19pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
Used to be flickers by Festus Adedayo.Was in love with Samuel Idowu then too. Right now,no one. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by greaterbay: 10:43pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
My best columnists come from The Nation newspapers and I have a hard time saying who is the best. However, my Top 10 in no particular order are: 1. Sam Omatseye- The Nation on Mondays- He is an assistant Professor with a university in the USA and the current Media Merit award winner. He writes best when he is angry. 2. Pius Adesanmi- He writes for Next and Sahara reporters. He uses vernacular and humour to drive home his points. I still can't forget the article he wrote on his father and how he encouraged him to take to reading. That article brought tears to me ears especially when he mentioned publications/literature long forgotten such as Pacesetters Series: Evbu My Love, Too Cold for Comfort, etc. 3. Olatunji Dare- Also of the Nation newspapers. His acerbic tongue and command of the language is second to none. 4. Professor Segun Gbadegesin- Also of the Nation newspapers, his friday column is a reader's delight, especially when he uses 'Opalaba' parody. 5. Mohammed Haruna- Also of the Nation newspapers. I used to gloss over his comments with the feelings that he is a northern irredentist. However, I now know he is one of the most balanced writers in Nigeria. You either hate him with a passion or love him with a passion. 6. Usoro Usoro- He used to write for The Sun before he took up an appointment with Akpabio in Akwa Ibom. He is the greatest writer of sattire in Nigeria till date. He is now a hatchet man for Godswill (Devil's wish) Akpabio- what a pity. 7. Femi Adesina- His e-mail is the easiest to remember- kulikulii@yahoo.com. He makes writing look so easy and interesting. All his articles make sense. He has a way of making complex topics an interesting read. 8.Funke Egbemode-She writes for the Sun. Her articles on Sunday Sun backpage and Intimate Affairs in Saturday Sun are usually laced with humour. 9. Mike Awoyinfa-Used to be MD of the Sun. He can write on almost any topic. 10. Reuben Abati- Almost everyone agrees he is one of the very best.[color=#006600][/color] |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by kobikwelu(m): 10:53pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
my top three reuben abati guardian, my first love, till i found the 2 below. simon kolawole thisday (sunday), very very fair in his opinions, gives you both sides of the coin. chidi amuta thisday (thursday) , this guy is 3 much, havard trained and has total control of the language. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Tolulop001(f): 10:59pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
has got to be Simon Kolawole! |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by saymalcolm(m): 11:03pm On Jun 21, 2010 |
For me, i'll say Reuben Abati of The Guardian. The satirical columnist brings a whole new dimension to our political status quo. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by rotimy(m): 12:10am On Jun 22, 2010 |
Simon Kolawole Live!!! Back of Sunday Thisday is good And then Reuben Abati Sunday and Friday Guardian is the best Okey Ndibe Tuesdays in Sun Newspapers is a delight to read! By the way, the worst is DR ORJI UZO KALU, he is a clone and a clown! |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by akinjosh(m): 12:11am On Jun 22, 2010 |
columnist?? i would have said Azu but because of the bribery scandal he was involved in he is out. I would also have said Uncle Tunde Fagbenle but also reading his last column in which he was joyfulling reeling out the names of dignitaries (politicians that have ruined this country) except Prof Wole Soyinka that would grace his book launch and this also made me loose my respect for him. all these so-called columnists are not to be so respected and trusted though i like DARE OLATUNJI, THE NATION MUHAMMAD HARUNA, [THE NATION Professor Segun Gbadegesin Sam Omatseye- The Nation |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by kobikwelu(m): 12:36am On Jun 22, 2010 |
columnist?? its not about trust, or his/her personal life, its about the persons' writing skills and his followership by the way, has reuben abati FINALLY MARRIED? that dude is in his 40s and is still a bachelor |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Mobinga: 1:25am On Jun 22, 2010 |
It's obvious that Reuben Abati takes it all. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by volasunkan: 2:18am On Jun 22, 2010 |
AZU- i can never 4get that man.I remember his expose on mike aondoakaa even b4 we all 'knew' the man as anaconda. Uncle Tunde Fagbenle,kai that baba can yab!I remember that piece on yoruba elders' visit to aso rock,he wrote "Niyi,kini awon baba yin wa kiri gan" and the piece on that wonderful young lad from ibadan. I used to love funke ekemode but i cant 'find' her again,i tink she was once with Remi oyo? |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by mbulela: 5:26am On Jun 22, 2010 |
kobikwelu:how do you make such loose comments? Dude, get your facts right. Dr. Abati has been maried for over a decade. I hope you are not mistaking him for Odia Ofiemun? |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by mbulela: 5:28am On Jun 22, 2010 |
Jarus: Surajmy brother, as unstable as water. Forever mesmerised by these Senior Special Advisers on Media Matters, in waiting. Bros, shine your eyes o. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by nimsy: 6:27am On Jun 22, 2010 |
Reuben Abati is the best for me!! |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Basics007: 7:18am On Jun 22, 2010 |
Mine is Onoshe Nwabuikwu of Friday Punch. The lady no look anybody face o! And she's well versed in a lot of fields too |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by Basics007: 7:28am On Jun 22, 2010 |
Then i used to like Isioma Daniels until the bad boys declared fatwa on her for supposedly insultin Prophet Mohammed and she vamoosed into thin air like that. ISI BABY IF U R READING THIS PLS COME BACK ALL IS FORGIVEN! |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by degubi(m): 7:34am On Jun 22, 2010 |
Reuben Abati remains my first choice. |
Re: Who Is Your Best Newspaper Columnist In Nigeria Ever? by favouredjb(f): 8:25am On Jun 22, 2010 |
kay_pumpin: thanks,i was trying to remember his surname,i think he's now with national life |
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