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August 21, 2026 2:43 am
Terror victims deserve care
August 21, 2026 2:41 am
No food security without real security
August 20, 2026 12:25 am
Unfilled tertiary education spaces debacle
August 20, 2026 12:02 am
Fibre-cut crisis: Price of poor planning
August 19, 2026 12:32 am
Save children from hard drugs
August 19, 2026 12:31 am
Lagos: More waste, higher responsibility
Nigeria lagging in girl-child education
August 23, 2026 12:32 am
Accounting for recovered assets
Editorial
Public assets need protection
Editorial
Turning rhetoric into livestock revolution
Editorial
Nursing mothers on dumpsites: A timely rescue
Editorial
Osun: Reject intimidation, turn out to vote
Editorial
Terror victims deserve care
On International Day for Victims of Terrorism, Nigeria’s Punch newspaper highlights the critical need for care, healing, and support for terrorism victims….
No food security without real security
Nigeria’s food security is threatened by widespread insecurity. Learn how reclaiming farming communities and boosting agricultural production are crucial f…
Unfilled tertiary education spaces debacle
Nigeria faces a paradox of unfilled tertiary education spaces despite many qualified candidates. Discover the reasons behind this debacle and its implicati…
Fibre-cut crisis: Price of poor planning
Nigeria faces a fibre optic cuts crisis due to poor planning and vandalism. Learn how frequent fibre optic cuts impact the economy and what solutions are n…
Save children from hard drugs
NDLEA warns parents about drug traffickers disguising hard drugs as cookies and gummies. Learn how to protect children from accidental ingestion and drug a…
Lagos: More waste, higher responsibility
Lagos faces an escalating waste management crisis due to increased refuse generation and operational challenges. Discover the causes and potential solution…
Accounting for recovered assets
The House of Representatives is set to investigate the transparency and accountability of recovered assets in Nigeria since 1999. Learn more about the prob…
Public assets need protection
Nigeria faces a crisis of public asset vandalism, costing billions. Discover how protecting public assets is crucial for economic stability and national de…
Turning rhetoric into livestock revolution
Nigeria aims to transform its $32 billion livestock sector. Discover how modern ranching, improved genetics, and technology can drive a true livestock revo…
Nursing mothers on dumpsites: A timely rescue
Four nursing mothers and their babies were rescued from a Lagos dumpsite, highlighting Nigeria’s deep poverty and social vulnerability. Learn more about th…
Osun: Reject intimidation, turn out to vote
Despite pre-election violence and intimidation, Osun people must reject fear and turn out to vote in Saturday’s governorship election to protect their demo…
State police: More details, please
Nigeria is finally embracing state police. Learn about President Tinubu’s proposal, the concerns over abuse by governors, and the path to effective state p…
FIFA: Infantino’s costly gamble
A civil war has erupted in FIFA over money, governance, and the future of football. Explore how Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposals sparked a FIFA c…
Stop recruiting youths for election violence
Nigerian politicians must stop recruiting youths for election violence. Learn why young people should refuse to be used as political thugs and demand accou…
Country of ghost workers, ghost MDAs
ICPC investigation reveals 908 ghost workers across 50 MDAs in Nigeria, leading to N942 million recovery. Learn about the persistent ghost workers menace….
Curbing AI-enabled crimes
AI is enabling 55% of cybercrimes in Africa. Discover how Nigeria is tackling AI cybercrime, deepfakes, and financial fraud with new laws and strategies….
Catholic bishops’ inconvenient truth
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria delivered an inconvenient truth to President Tinubu’s government. Discover why their feedback sparked controver…
Prison reform can’t wait any longer
Nigeria’s prison system is in crisis with thousands awaiting trial. Urgent prison reform is needed to address overcrowding, injustice, and poor conditions….
Osun’s toxic election buildup
As Osun State prepares for its governorship election, fears of violence loom. Learn about the toxic political climate and the urgent need for peace to prev…
UNIJOS graduate: The mob devours another victim
Ibrahim Mbaya, a UNIJOS graduate, was lynched over an iPhone accusation. Discover how mob violence and jungle justice continue to claim lives in Nigeria….
Beyond the boost in military pay
President Tinubu has approved a significant military pay increase, with some personnel receiving up to an 80% boost. This aims to improve troop welfare and…
Nigeria must stop misplaced budgetary allocations
Nigeria’s N8.05bn budgetary allocations to faith-based organisations spark outrage amid economic hardship. Discover why these misplaced priorities must end…
Africa’s old-guard leaders
Many of Africa’s old-guard leaders cling to power, manipulating institutions and stifling democracy. Discover the impact of these aging rulers on the conti…
Kano must curb its drug epidemic
Kano faces a severe drug abuse epidemic, with 70% of crimes linked to substance abuse. Discover how the state is combating this menace and its impact on se…
Contentious pension contribution hike
PenCom’s proposed pension contribution hike from 18% to 21% faces strong opposition from businesses. Learn why this contentious move could burden strugglin…
$1tn economy: Governance before grandstanding
Vice-President Shettima warns Nigeria cannot achieve a $1 trillion economy without strong corporate governance. Learn why institutional reform is crucial f…
Save Nigeria’s bleeding health sector
Nigeria’s health sector is in crisis as thousands of health workers relocate abroad. Discover the causes and urgent actions needed to save the bleeding sys…
Probe Habila’s death
The mysterious death of nurse Mary Habila in Minister David Umahi’s home demands a thorough, independent probe. Uncover the truth behind Habila’s death….
Dark recollections of Abacha’s terror regime
Explore the dark recollections of Sani Abacha’s terror regime in Nigeria, a period marked by repression, corruption, and human rights abuses….
Pros, cons of amended NIMC Act
Explore the pros and cons of Nigeria’s amended NIMC Act. Learn how the new law impacts digital identity, data protection, and national security….
Misguided plan to raise WASSCE, NECO fees
The Federal Government’s misguided plan to raise WASSCE and NECO fees sparks outrage. Discover the policy reversals and their impact on Nigerian education….