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September 22, 2026 7:08 am
Return of ASUU strikes at state universities
September 22, 2026 12:00 am
Osun alert: Terrorism must not gain ground in S/West
September 21, 2026 12:04 am
Nigeria’s energy crisis killing business
September 20, 2026 12:07 am
Stop counterfeit products!
September 18, 2026 12:05 am
For a better cash transfer system
September 18, 2026 12:03 am
What is Nigeria’s out-of-school figure?
King’s College concession controversy
September 23, 2026 12:14 am
2027: Voter registration figures must mirror turnout
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Bring LG crypto thieves to justice
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Why Ajaokuta Steel must go private
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Benue blockade: Ominous start to 2027 campaigns
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Nigeria’s disturbing baby trafficking racket
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Return of ASUU strikes at state universities
While federal universities are stable, strikes are returning to state universities in Lagos, Ondo, and others over the non-implementation of salary agreeme…
Osun alert: Terrorism must not gain ground in S/West
Following a DSS alert on planned terrorist attacks in Osun and the South-West, governors are urged to take preventive action to secure vulnerable public pl…
Nigeria’s energy crisis is crippling businesses, with manufacturers and SMEs spending fortunes on diesel and petrol due to an unreliable national grid….
Nigeria faces a public health and economic crisis from counterfeit products. NAFDAC warns of a growing local trade in fake medicines, food, and other goods…
An editorial on the Bola Tinubu administration’s cash transfer scheme, highlighting concerns over transparency, accountability, and the inadequacy of payme…
The Nigerian government plans a nationwide survey to establish the actual number of out-of-school children, questioning figures from UNICEF and World Bank….
2027: Voter registration figures must mirror turnout
Nigeria’s voter registration has crossed 100 million, but turnout is critically low. This editorial calls for reforms by INEC to boost participation in 202…
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede reveals a scheme where LG funds are moved to private firms and into crypto wallets, prompting calls for investigation and justi…
Why Ajaokuta Steel must go private
An editorial on why the Ajaokuta Steel Company, facing disconnection over N5.46bn debt, should be privatised to stop being a drain on Nigeria’s economy….
The blockade of Peter Obi’s convoy in Benue is an ominous sign of rising political intolerance and thuggery ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections….
Nigeria’s disturbing baby trafficking racket
Recent cases in Oyo and Ogun expose the growing crisis of baby trafficking in Nigeria, with calls for a crackdown on criminal networks and adoption reform….
The Dangote Refinery IPO
An editorial on the Dangote Refinery IPO, analysing its valuation, risks, and potential to create wealth for millions of Nigerian investors….
Recurring incidence of Lassa fever, diphtheria
An editorial on the recurring outbreaks of Lassa fever and diphtheria in Nigeria, which have led to numerous preventable deaths across several states….
EFCC recoveries: The good, the bad and the ugly
An editorial on EFCC Nigeria’s anti-corruption war. We analyse its recoveries, internal corruption issues, and accusations of political bias….
NASS: Low salary, jumbo allowances
Nigerian lawmakers’ salaries are low, but their jumbo allowances are excessive. This editorial explores why the proposed NASS salary increase is unjustifie…
Tinubu, cancel WAEC verification fees
The new N4,000 WAEC verification fees are an assault on education. President Tinubu must cancel this exploitative charge on Nigerian students now….
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…