May Day 2026: Nigerian workers need a lift By Punch Editorial Board on May 1, 2026 – Recommended Nigerian Newspaper Report 39
TODAY, Nigeria’s workforce joins millions across the globe to mark Workers’ Day, a ritual meant to honour the sweat and sacrifice of labour that sustain governance and drive development.
The World Bank estimates Nigeria’s labour force at 113.35 million out of a population of 237 million. Alarmingly, about 90 per cent of these workers operate in the informal sector.
Why Nigerians should not be poor By Guardian Editorial Board on April 29, 2026 – Recommended Nigerian Newspaper Report 38
All levels of government in the country should not only be concerned but also ashamed of the high poverty among Nigerians and the deteriorating living conditions. Sadly, the damning rating has been consistent over the years, despite the huge resources available to be exploited for the benefit of most citizens. That such a positive turnaround is not happening points to half-hearted measures and policies by the government, borne out of a lack of political will to serve the people with sincerity. President Tinubu and the 36 state governors should, amidst their current efforts to lift the country, demonstrate the will to be different in substantially reducing the poverty and want prevalent in the country.
Operation Safe Corridor, a danger to Nigeria! By Vanguard Editorial Board on April 21, 2026 – Recommended Nigerian Newspaper Report 37
For 19 years, Nigeria has bled under the scourge of Islamic terrorism. From the early days of the Boko Haram uprising to the present-day hydra-headed monster of ISWAP, Fulani herdsmen and “bandit” alliances, the recipe for Nigeria’s survival has always been simple: justice. Yet, the Federal Government continues to serve Nigerians the bitter, indigestible pill of Operation Safe Corridor, OPSC.
Nigerian Public Alert 71: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is notifying healthcare providers and the public of the circulation of counterfeit or falsified Augmentin 625mg Tablets (2 x 7 tablets pack) with Batch No. AC3N in Nigeria.
Communication Dilemma in Nigerian Romantic Relationships By Peter Sabastine Zahu
When it comes to the issue of communication in a typical Nigerian relationship, there is always an imbalance, a product of a lot of assumptions that have passed for doctrines of late.
At first, it might seem like a principle borrowed from economics, division of labour, but in reality, it’s the irresponsibility of one partner being laid back and allowing the other, the man, carry all the weight.
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Why Good Ideas Fail in Nigeria: The Factor of Lack of Structure By Sabastine Peter Zahu
Majority of Nigerians and the absence of structure seem as something inherent in us, like some biological birthright we cannot do away with. Either as a form of rebellion or that is how we were raised. The lack of structure can be likened to someone who is actually tasting freedom for the first time where the urge to push and test boundaries tends to be high. The problem, most Nigerians push/test these boundaries and they never come back, which are quite evident in the nature of longevity, stability and success of various enterprises.
Kanyinsola Ajayi has emerged winner of the 100 meters race event at the 2026 Tom Jones Memorial in Florida, winning in a time of 9.90 seconds (2.9).
He led an Auburn and Nigerian 1-2 finish with Israel Okon who ran 9.95 seconds, while Jaiden Reid finished third in that section with 10.01 seconds.