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September 30, 2026 12:00 am
Timely presidential warning for police
September 29, 2026 12:28 am
When Nigerians become numb to death
September 29, 2026 12:27 am
Rail: Solution to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock
September 28, 2026 12:34 am
Power sector crisis: Between diagnosis and delivery
September 25, 2026 12:31 am
Tele-robotic surgery: Nigeria needs more medical feats
September 25, 2026 12:26 am
Avoidable mining tragedies in Niger, Taraba
Nigeria’s official jamboree culture
September 30, 2026 12:00 am
Should Nigerians record police?
Editorial
Growing attacks, harassment of journalists
Editorial
King’s College concession controversy
Editorial
Return of ASUU strikes at state universities
Editorial
Osun alert: Terrorism must not gain ground in S/West
Editorial
Timely presidential warning for police
President Bola Tinubu has warned the police to be professional and fair ahead of the 2027 general elections, a timely intervention amid rising political te…
When Nigerians become numb to death
A Punch editorial on how persistent killings in Plateau and other states are making Nigerians dangerously accustomed to violence and numb to death….
Recurring gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is economically damaging. An editorial argues a rail line along the corridor is the solution….
Power sector crisis: Between diagnosis and delivery
An editorial on Nigeria’s power crisis, arguing that despite accurate diagnoses by the Power Minister, the sector needs sustained political will to execute…
Tele-robotic surgery: Nigeria needs more medical feats
An editorial on a successful tele-robotic surgery in Nigeria, highlighting the need for sustained investment to replicate such feats and fix the health sec…
Avoidable mining tragedies in Niger, Taraba
Recent mining tragedies in Niger and Taraba states expose Nigeria’s failure to regulate the sector, leading to preventable deaths and huge economic losses….
Should Nigerians record police?
A court has affirmed the right of Nigerians to record police officers performing public duties, despite the IG’s concerns about the practice being demorali…
Growing attacks, harassment of journalists
An editorial on the rising attacks, harassment, and intimidation of journalists in Nigeria, making it one of West Africa’s most dangerous environments….
King’s College concession controversy
The controversy over the 35-year concession of King’s College, Lagos, highlights the deeper rot in Nigeria’s education system and government funding failur…
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….