Fifa, Politics and the Balogun Controversy By Agabi Chubiyojo Charis. Football is meant to be governed by fairness and equal application of the rules. However, the decision to review and eventually overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card suspension has sparked debate about whether political influence played a role. Balogun was initially sent off and...
The Untapped Power of Railways in Nigeria’s Economy By Joel Maina Rail transport remains one of the most strategic yet underutilized assets in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable development. Across the world, efficient railway systems serve as the backbone of national transportation networks, moving millions of people and vast quantities of goods quickly, safely, and affordably....
Rethinking Xenophobia and Africa’s Shared Future By Joel Maina I turned on my television recently only to be met with a sight that left me wondering. It was of protesters in South Africa rallying to chase African foreigners out of their country. The claim is that foreigners are reaping the rewards of their land while...
BEYOND THE TYRANNY OF A1 Why Nigeria’s Obsession with Grades is Killing Innovation. by Joel Maina In the hallowed halls of Nigerian secondary schools, a silent, suffocating phantom stalks our children. It is not the lack of infrastructure or the shortage of teachers though those remain dire but rather the toxic deification of the “perfect...
A Bridge to the Future or a Path to Despair? An Urgent Call for NELFund to Resolve Payment Delays. by Joel Maina The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) was heralded as a beacon of hope, a revolutionary intervention designed to ensure that no Nigerian student, regardless of their financial background, would be denied the right...
The High Cost of Nigeria’s Security Crisis By Raji Farida Insecurity in Nigeria is no longer a distant headline, it is the reality shaping how citizens live, work, and dream. It has become a silent tax on everyday life, eroding opportunities and draining the economy. While the human tragedies are heartbreaking, the economic consequences are...
Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Finalize Plans For 2026 Sports Festival Graduates of Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, have finalized plans for their much-talked-about and highly-expected sports festival scheduled to hold this Saturday at the institution’s premises, Sports247 gathered. The event, tagged Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association (PAUAA) Sports Festival 2026, will feature healthy competitions in male and female...
FCMS Holds First Student Election, Elects New Executive Council By Igboka Annabel The Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (FCMS) conducted its first-ever student election on Friday, June 26, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The election saw students elect representatives into various executive positions. Although voter turnout was initially low, participation increased as the exercise...
UniAbuja Students Champion Safe Ride Initiative By Chukwudi Divine Students of the Department of Development and Strategic Communication, University of Abuja, on Friday launched the “Safe Ride, Safe Life” Campaign, a road safety initiative aimed at promoting responsible driving practices among commercial tricycle (Keke) operators and raising awareness on accident prevention within the university...
NMA rewards UNILAG’s best medical, dental graduates with N500,000 The Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA) Lagos State chapter, has rewarded two outstanding graduates of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos with a total sum of N500,000 in recognition of academic excellence. The awards were presented during the 2024/2025 Medical and Dental Induction and Awards Ceremony...
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,...
Veritas University Crowned Champions of Inaugural NBA REC University Tournament By Agabi Charis Veritas University has emerged victorious at the inaugural NBA REC University Tournament, defeating the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) in the final to claim the historic championship. The competition, organised as part of the NBA’s growing basketball development efforts in Nigeria, brought together...
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...
Abacha’s Legacy: Why the Truth Must Endure By Sheena Haruna The editorial, Dark Recollections of Abacha’s Terror Regime, published on Page 8 of The Punch on 31 July 2026, is more than a reflection on a painful chapter in Nigeria’s history; it is a timely warning against collective amnesia. Though I was not born during...
Driving Behavioural Change for Road Safety By Ekpiri Elizabeth Ogola Long before the speeches began, the campaign had already delivered its first message. Dressed in bright green T-shirts emblazoned with “Keke Safe Ride” on the front and “Safe Ride, Safe Life” on the back, students set out from the Senate Building of the University of...
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