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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
RE: Xenophobic Attacks and ANC’s Leadership Failures By Idara Anita Udofia I read with great interest the editorial published on Page 8 of Vanguard newspaper on 31 July 2026, titled “Xenophobic Attacks and ANC’s Leadership Failures.” The editorial rightly condemns the recurring attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa and calls for justice for the...
Before We Became Who We Are, There Were Teachers By Abashi Rahab Ashezi There was always that one teacher. The one whose name alone made students sit up. The one who seemed to be watching always, correcting always, insisting that things be done properly. Among students, such teachers rarely escaped a nickname. Not because they...
UNGA: What Africa Must Do After the UN Applause By Ibrahim Happiness I have followed the 81st United Nations General Assembly since the General Debate opened on 22 September, and by the third day one thing was clear: the speeches that matter are not always the loudest ones. The debate runs until 28 September under...
Qualifications and the Responsibility to Deliver By Happiness Ibrahim A certificate can tell us what someone has studied, a qualification can show what they have achieved, and a professional recognition can confirm a level of expertise. But none of these, on their own, can answer a more important question: What difference does that...
The Quiet Struggle of Young Nigerians By John Peace Ginikachukwu There is a peculiar loneliness that comes with trying to build a life in Nigeria. It is the kind that does not always announce itself with tears. Sometimes, it looks like a young woman staring at her phone after another unanswered job application. Sometimes, it...
Who Commands Nigeria’s Biggest Online Audiences? By Haruna Sheena In today’s digital age, fame is no longer restricted to movie stars, musicians, or television personalities. Millions of people now follow individuals who simply create videos from their phones, share their lifestyles, make people laugh, or consistently provide content that resonates. Social media has democratized...
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