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September 1, 2026 12:01 am
Jonathan, Obasanjo: Wrong for courts to determine elections
August 31, 2026 12:17 am
Interstate highways of agony, hollow excuses
August 31, 2026 12:16 am
Streamline government agencies
August 30, 2026 12:13 am
Niger: Dangerous to normalise mass abductions
August 28, 2026 12:23 am
Nigeria’s costly dependence on textile imports
August 28, 2026 12:21 am
When are the jobs returning?
FCT APC LG chairman’s dangerous threat
September 2, 2026 12:01 am
Mass presence of govs in off-cycle elections
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Questions over Abuja flooding
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Osun: Is this a peek into 2027 elections?
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Refineries rehabilitation: Another wild goose chase
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Child registration is beneficial
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Jonathan, Obasanjo: Wrong for courts to determine elections
NIGERIA’S democracy is riddled with contradictions. The judiciary, an institution established to protect the rule of law and strengthen democracy, has increasingly become an arbiter of political pow…
Nigeria’s interstate highways are in a deplorable state, causing agony and economic loss. Discover the hollow excuses and urgent solutions needed to fix Ni…
Streamline government agencies
Nigeria’s government agencies are bloated and inefficient. Discover how streamlining government agencies can combat fraud, reduce costs, and improve public…
Niger: Dangerous to normalise mass abductions
Mass abductions in Niger State are becoming dangerously normalised. Discover how this cycle of terror exposes Nigeria’s security weaknesses and what must b…
Nigeria’s costly dependence on textile imports
Nigeria’s reliance on textile imports drains billions annually. Discover the economic impact and policy solutions to revive local textile manufacturing and…
Millions of Nigerians struggle with joblessness. Discover why official figures are misleading and what sectors can drive Nigeria job creation and economic…
Mass presence of govs in off-cycle elections
Former President Jonathan criticizes governors’ mass presence in off-cycle elections, arguing it undermines Nigeria’s democracy. Learn why this trend is ha…
Questions over Abuja flooding
The recent Abuja flooding raises critical questions about FCT management, drainage, and urban planning. Learn how to prevent future disasters in Nigeria’s…
The recent Osun election, marred by violence and interference, offers crucial insights into what Nigerians can expect in the 2027 general elections. Learn…
Refineries rehabilitation: Another wild goose chase
Nigeria’s state-owned refineries rehabilitation continues to drain public funds. Discover why privatisation, not another bailout, is the real solution for…
Child registration is beneficial
Discover the crucial benefits of child registration in Nigeria, a fundamental right that unlocks access to essential services and legal identity for every…
Clerics must preach peace, not division
Religious leaders must preach peace and unity, not division. Nigeria’s future depends on religious tolerance and holding extremist clerics accountable….
Tax reform must end multiple taxation
Nigeria’s tax reform aims to boost revenue without burdening businesses. Discover how ending multiple taxation is crucial for investment and economic growt…
Nigeria lagging in girl-child education
Nigeria is alarmingly lagging in girl-child education, with 7.6 million girls out of school. Discover the causes and urgent need for change to empower Nige…
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…