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November 6, 2026 12:14 am
Why Igboland should worry about 2027
November 6, 2026 12:13 am
Don’t let loneliness choose for you
November 5, 2026 12:07 am
Public accountability: Finally, the Senate vindicates SEDC
November 5, 2026 12:04 am
Lagos 2027: The choice has never been easier
November 5, 2026 12:03 am
Let’s tame unlicensed private jet charter operations menace
November 5, 2026 12:02 am
CPC and self-reform: Lessons in political party’s capacity building
Democracy belongs to the people
November 6, 2026 12:17 am
Beyond empowerment packages: A national youth development strategy
Opinion
Ogun 2027: Why Adeola stands out
Opinion
Liatu Dawa: Faith sharing is not a crime
Opinion
Engaging a telling testament of hope
Opinion
The oil we produce and the money we didn’t see
Opinion
Why Igboland should worry about 2027
An opinion on the dangerous rhetoric from Southeast governors pledging to deliver Igbo votes in 2027, warning it could lead to political violence….
An opinion piece advising mature, single women not to let loneliness lead them into exploitative relationships with men who may exploit them financially….
Public accountability: Finally, the Senate vindicates SEDC
A Senate committee led by Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed satisfaction with the South East Development Commission’s projects, vindicating the body….
Lagos 2027: The choice has never been easier
As the 2027 Lagos governorship election nears, this opinion piece argues Dr Obafemi Hamzat’s record of public service makes him the ideal choice….
Let’s tame unlicensed private jet charter operations menace
An ex-NCAA official calls for stricter enforcement against illegal private jet charter operations in Nigeria to curb revenue loss and safety risks….
An opinion piece on the Communist Party of China’s self-reform and strict internal governance as a lesson for political parties worldwide on capacity build…
Beyond empowerment packages: A national youth development strategy
Opinion: Nigeria needs a national youth development strategy that goes beyond political slogans to reform education and create real economic opportunities….
Ogun 2027: Why Adeola stands out
An analysis of the Ogun 2027 governorship race, highlighting why Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) is a strong APC candidate for the election….
Liatu Dawa: Faith sharing is not a crime
A lawyer argues that the 14-year imprisonment of Liatu Dawa in Borno over a woman’s conversion to Christianity is a grave miscarriage of justice….
Engaging a telling testament of hope
An opinion piece reviewing Olakunle Abimbola’s book on the ‘renaissance years’ of Rauf Aregbesola’s tenure as governor of the State of Osun….
An opinion on Nigeria’s oil sector, where high NNPC costs and revenue leakages mean the country doesn’t see the full financial benefit of its production….
The institutional cost of ‘our person’
Favouritism, or appointing ‘our person’, creates an institutional cost by undermining merit, weakening oversight, and eroding trust in public and private s…
Between common sense and dangerous populism
An opinion on the debate over Nigeria’s fuel subsidy, arguing that reintroducing it would be a form of dangerous populism that could ruin the economy….
Nigeria’s total debt has reached N166.7tn, with debt servicing costs now exceeding total revenue, signalling a leadership crisis, not just an economic one….
KEBBI: Making education foundation for sustainable development
Governor Nasir Idris’ administration is focusing on education as the foundation for sustainable development in Kebbi State, with projects in key sectors….
What is a Nigerian’s life worth?
I was roughly 10 years old when I had my first encounter with cult recruitment as a secondary school student in Festac Town, Lagos. The approach appeared harmless at first. Older students began jokin…
Punch Next Gen: Little fish eyeing Nigeria’s attention whale
While riding a long bus called a “molue” in local parlance (now virtually extinct) 35 years ago, en route to Oshodi, I had an experience that has stayed with me ever since. In a molue, passengers …
Saudi Arabia: Between fuelling regional conflicts and securing the Red Sea
Within days of the war breaking out between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, 2023, Saudi Arabia presented itself as a mediator seeking to halt the fighting, stop it from spread…
Awujale stool: Let Afobajes do their job
The Ijebu Progressive Elders Forum has spoken, and every Ijebu son and daughter at home and in the diaspora must now listen. What is happening to the vacant stool of Awujale is no longer a family disa…
It is interesting that all incidents or accidents involving an aircraft attract the attention of citizens around the world. I doubt I have the answer. It could be because of the very high technology i…
2027: No whisper can ransom Atiku in South-West
Àgbà kì í wà lójà kí orí omo tuntun wó. An elder does not sit in the market and watch a newborn’s head get twisted. The elders of the South-West are in the market. They have read the Sun…
Talented Nigerians, outdated opportunities
An opinion on Nigeria’s plan for one million outsourcing jobs, arguing the ‘Hire From Nigeria’ campaign targets roles most at risk from AI automation….
What do terrorists want?
An analysis of Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, referencing a 2011 summit, the abandoned Abuja CCTV project, and major terrorist attacks….
A psychologist explains the psychological factors like identity, bias, and group behaviour driving Nigeria’s Obidient and Batist political movements….
Tribute to Olawale Oyedele, April 1956 – July 2026
Read a personal tribute to the late Olawale Oyedele by Ajibola Ogunshola, who remembers his former student, their friendship, and his sudden passing….
Economy: Macro is marvellous, but masses are moaning
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele admits at Chatham House that despite positive macroeconomic data, many Nigerian households are borrowing to eat….
From reforms to delivery: Our infrastructure investment and growth strategy
An opinion on Nigeria’s shift from borrowing for consumption to investing in infrastructure like the Lagos-Calabar highway to achieve a $1tn economy….
Keeping Oyo’s sugar dream alive
An opinion piece on the revival of the Iseyin sugar project in Oyo State, detailing its decade-long struggle and recent turnaround with state support….
October and the conscience of a nation
Reflecting on the anniversaries of Dele Giwa’s murder and #EndSARS, this piece examines Nigeria’s history of unresolved killings and the call for justice….
Two emergencies: One month apart, two worlds
An opinion on Nigeria’s emergency healthcare crisis, citing the death of singer Toluwanisings and the need for a functional system beyond privilege….
Desk over the stump?
An analysis of President Bola Tinubu’s decision to limit personal appearances in his re-election campaign, favouring governance over extensive travel….