Nigeria Must Stop Excusing Failed Highways and Start Fixing Them By Abashi Rahab The editorial published by The PUNCH on August 31, 2026, titled “Interstate Highways of Agony, Hollow Excuses,” captures a reality Nigerians can no longer afford to ignore. I strongly agree with the writer’s position on the deplorable state of Nigeria’s interstate highways...
Beyond Logistics—Nigeria Must Fight the Roots of Terrorism By Agabi Charis I read with keen interest the editorial published by Vanguard on September 1, 2026, titled “Uprooting Terrorists’ Logistics Supply Chains.” Its central argument, that choking terrorists’ and bandits’ logistics, funding and supply networks is essential to dismantling their operational capacity, I both accurate and...
The Marwa Doctrine Needs More Than Asset Forfeiture to Succeed By Ibrahim Happiness The Nation’s editorial of August 31, 2026, titled “The Marwa Doctrine,” advances a philosophy that no serious observer of Nigeria’s drug crisis can casually dismiss. Its central praise, that Brig.Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa’s insistence on ruining the baron rather than merely counting...
ONE REFINERY IS NOT A POLICY: NIGERIA’S UNFINISHED FIGHT FOR FUEL INDEPENDENCE. By Medubi Grace Oluwayemisi. During one of Nigeria’s recurring fuel shortages, the filling station became an unlikely meeting point for people from every walk of life. Workers arrived before dawn, hoping to buy enough petrol to get to work. Commercial drivers waited for...
Insecurity: How Fear Is Reshaping Nigeria By John Peace Ginikachukwu The fear begins before dawn. It begins when a mother wakes up and quietly says a prayer before her child leaves for school. It begins when a traveler sends a message to loved ones saying, “I’ve boarded the bus,” hoping to arrive safely...
Inside the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards By Ibrahim Happiness There are experiences that teach you more in a single day than weeks of lectures ever could. For me, one of those experiences came on Thursday, August 13, 2026, when I walked into the Olusegun Obasanjo Hall of NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, not simply as...
Nigeria Won’t Change If We Only Complain By Blessing Omolola Oladapo Every day, Nigerians complain about the state of the nation. We complain about the cost of living, insecurity, poor roads, unemployment, the education system and the quality of leadership. We complain at home, in offices, in schools, at bus stops and, of course, across...
From Bronze to Gold: University of Ibadan Emerges Afro-Varsity Champions at 8th Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Championship The University of Ibadan on June 1, 2026, clinched the men’s title at the 8th Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Championship held at the International Conference Centre (ICC). Having settled for third place at the previous edition, the hosts completed a...
From Bronze to Gold: University of Ibadan Emerges Afro-Varsity Champions at 8th Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Championship The University of Ibadan on June 1, 2026, clinched the men’s title at the 8th Afro-Varsity 3×3 Basketball Championship held at the International Conference Centre (ICC). Having settled for third place at the previous edition, the hosts completed a...
Nigerian universities must adapt, embrace AI to remain relevant — Vice-Chancellors by Biola Azeez Speaker at 37th Annual General Assembly and Conference of the CVCNU The Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezemonye, has challenged Nigerian universities to urgently reposition themselves to meet the demands of a...
REPORTER’S DIARY: From Spectator to Accidental Fellow By Adisa Balkis Omotayo I first heard about the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship from my father, who explained its focus on developing young communicators and the opportunities it offered. I was immediately interested and registered, only to discover later that the fellowship was designed for graduates,...
LOVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE REDEFINING ROMANCE By Turaki Mary Love is a complex and multifaceted human emotion that has evolved over time. Traditionally, romantic love has been associated with trust, intimacy, commitment, responsibility, companionship, and emotional closeness. These values have long formed the foundation of romantic relationships. However, the rapid...
Nigeria’ Payroll Fraud: Why Audits Are Not Enough By Ibrahim Happiness The editorial published on page 19 of The Nation on Monday, August 31, 2026, titled “An Audit Long Overdue,” raises an issue that should concern every Nigerian taxpayer, not just accountants, auditors and public finance officials. The revelation that two fictitious federal...
INTERN’S CORNER: My Lessons From The National Spokespersons Awards By Blessing Omolola Oladapo On August 13, 2026, I had the opportunity to attend the 4th Economic Confidential Annual Lecture and 6th National Spokespersons Awards at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja, as part of my internship with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic...
Sensational Media and the Battle for Nigeria’s Youth By Joel Maina Sometimes, I wonder what the average Nigerian youth would remember after spending an entire day scrolling through social media. Perhaps it would be a celebrity controversy, a frightening video, a political argument, a sensational headline or an unverified story that everyone seemed to...
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