Fighting Corruption Requires Credible Outcomes By Osikale Ahleeyah Adetomiwa I have seen this kind of case play out before. At the end, nothing comes out of it. My statement reflects a growing sentiment among many Nigerians whenever allegations of corruption involving public officials emerge. Over the years, several high-profile investigations have generated headlines,...
Lagos and the Danger of Normalising Waste By Abashi Rahab I recently read the report titled “Tackling Indiscriminate Dumping of Refuse in Lagos,” published in The Nation of July 14, 2026 (Page 8). The report highlighted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive to intensify refuse evacuation across the state and drew attention to the persistent heaps...
Preventing Flood Disasters Demands Collective Action By Agabi Chubiyojo Charis I read with keen interest the editorial titled “Floods: The Worst Is Yet to Come,” published in The Punch of July 14, 2026 (Page 18). The editorial provides a timely and sobering assessment of the flood crisis confronting Nigeria. By highlighting the...
Makinde, the Presidency and the Oyo Kidnap Debate By 𝙹𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚞 𝙰𝚋𝚍𝚞𝚕𝚐𝚊𝚏𝚊𝚛 The abduction in Oyo State on May 15, 2026, when armed bandits stormed schools in Oriire Local Government Area and kidnapped thirty-nine pupils and six teachers, marked yet another dark chapter in Nigeria’s struggle with insecurity. The victims endured fifty-six harrowing days...
The Other Side of Development in Kwara By Ibrahim Olaide Mariam In recent years, Kwara State has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most ambitious subnational governments in the area of urban renewal. Across Ilorin, the state capital, new roads, flyovers, drainage systems, and environmental improvements have transformed the city’s landscape and projected an...
Why NYSC Needs More Than Cosmetic Changes By Akinkunmi Aliyah Omotayo For over five decades, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has served as a bridge between higher education and the world of work for millions of Nigerian graduates. As the Federal Government proposes what could become one of the most far-reaching reforms of the...
University of Ibadan Launches Sports Academy and Moves to Establish Faculty of Sports The University of Ibadan, has officially launched the University of Ibadan Sports Academy UISA and unveiled the academys official tracksuit, while announcing plans to establish a dedicated Faculty of Sports, marking a significant step in strengthening sports development and sports education...
The (UNILAG) will host the 20+1 Carnival edition, themed “Humanity in the Age of AI,” on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the UNILAG Sports Centre, as students of the Department of Theatre arts and film The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will host the 20+1 Carnival edition, themed “Humanity in the Age of AI,” on...
RE: Seeing Is Not Always Believing By Aniefiok Victoria Asuquo I read with keen interest Blueprint’s editorial on Page 4 of its July 14, 2026 edition, titled “Tinubu’s Projects: When Seeing Becomes Believing.” While the editorial presents an optimistic assessment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing infrastructure and development initiatives, its central argument—that...
ADC: When Politics Conflicts with Law By Blessing Omolola As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, political parties are expected to strengthen their internal structures, promote unity, and prepare credible candidates for public office. Instead, leadership tussles and legal disputes continue to dominate the political landscape. The recent Court of Appeal judgment restraining...
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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