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...
The Real Scandal Behind the Phantom Agency By Ibrahim Happiness A man allegedly walked into Nigeria’s system of government, invented a council that did not legally exist, forged appointment letters, claimed to be an aide to the President, acquired official-looking seals, opened bank accounts in the name of a purported government agency, and...
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...
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...
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...
SOSSAMANIA: Longest sporting event in Unilag ends in grand style The University of Lagos (Unilag) witnessed the close of its longest-running sports tournament on 21st May 2026, as the 2026 Social Science Student’s Association (SOSSAMANIA) Sports Festival ended in grand style at the ISL Field and UNILAG Sports Complex. The 21-day festival, which held from...
UniAbuja SUG unveils 6-day programme for SUG Week 2026 The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Abuja has announced a six-day programme packed with activities aimed at promoting leadership, innovation, culture, entrepreneurship, and student unity. SUG President, Comr. Yusuf Tobi Jamiu (JAMO), made the announcement while unveiling the schedule for SUG Week 2026,...
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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