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...
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...
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,...
RE: America at 250: Progress, Promise and Contradictions. By Aniefiok Victoria Asuquo I read with great interest the editorial, “America at 250: A Legacy of Progress, Promise and Pain,” published on page 4 in Blueprint on July 7, 2026. The piece offers a thoughtful reflection on the United States’ 250-year journey and rightly acknowledges...
ADC’s Internal Crisis and the Battle for Relevance Ahead of 2027 By Egerue Chioma Jane As Nigeria’s political landscape gradually takes shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) finds itself at a critical crossroads. Once viewed as a potential platform for opposition realignment and political alternatives, the party...
Buhari’s Legacy Deserves a More Balanced Assessment By Aniefiok Victoria Asuquo I read with interest Blueprint’s report dated 14 July, 2026 (page 8) of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari, in which he stated that Buhari “served with courage and gave all he had to Nigeria.” While citizens are...
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...
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...
Why Nigerian Youths Must Prioritise Digital Safety By Daniel Peter Nigeria’s digital space is expanding at an unprecedented pace, creating enormous opportunities for education, entrepreneurship, communication and civic participation. At the same time, it has become a fertile ground for misinformation, cyberbullying, online fraud and privacy violations, with young people among the most affected....
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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