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September 9, 2026 12:26 am
Post-election killings in Osun
September 8, 2026 12:12 am
Football’s house of failure
September 8, 2026 12:11 am
Too many election-related deaths
September 7, 2026 12:03 am
$1tn economy: Between ambition and arithmetic
September 6, 2026 12:03 am
Sordid tales behind prison walls
September 4, 2026 12:31 am
Assessing Lagos’ bus reform
Tinubu, cancel WAEC verification fees
September 9, 2026 12:27 am
FAAC bonanza: Nigeria’s fiscal paradox
Editorial
FCT APC LG chairman’s dangerous threat
Editorial
Jonathan, Obasanjo: Wrong for courts to determine elections
Editorial
Interstate highways of agony, hollow excuses
Editorial
Streamline government agencies
Editorial
Post-election killings in Osun
Post-election killings in Osun State are a frightening trend. Read our editorial on the urgent need to curb electoral violence and bring perpetrators to ju…
Football’s house of failure
Explore the systemic failures plaguing Nigerian football, from administrative ineptitude to corruption, leading to national team setbacks and a decline in …
Too many election-related deaths
Nigeria faces a cycle of election violence and impunity, with hundreds killed since 2015. This editorial demands accountability for perpetrators….
$1tn economy: Between ambition and arithmetic
Explore Nigeria’s ambitious $1 trillion economy target by 2030. This analysis examines the arithmetic, challenges, and investments needed for this goal….
Sordid tales behind prison walls
Explore the shocking truth behind Nigerian prison walls, from drug smuggling to inmate social media use. Discover the urgent need for Nigerian prison refor…
Assessing Lagos’ bus reform
Lagos State launches a new Bus Industry Transition Programme to modernise public transport. This editorial assesses the reform’s potential and challenges….
Despite record FAAC allocations post-subsidy, Nigeria faces a fiscal paradox. Discover why increased government revenue isn’t translating to improved quali…
FCT APC LG chairman’s dangerous threat
FCT APC chairman’s threat to non-supporters highlights a dangerous trend in Nigerian politics. Learn why such political threats undermine democracy….
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 the FCT’s urban planning, drainage systems, and flood management. Learn what needs to change….
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…