The NIGERIAN Tide2026-11-052026-11-051978-01-11https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/3015January 9, 1978 edition of the Nigerian Tide highlights chieftaincy tensions in Anambra and a spreading school food crisis in Rivers State. It details General Obasanjo’s warning against Nigeria becoming a nation of middlemen, covers political violence in Italy, and features local infrastructure projects, public notices, and job vacancies.• Anambra Chieftaincy Tensions: The state government refused to recognize four local chiefs. • Rivers State School Crisis: Post-primary institutions faced severe food shortages due to contractor delays. • Obasanjo’s Technological Warning: The Head of State criticized Nigeria's reliance on foreign imports and middlemen. • Global Political Violence: Riots and political clashes erupted in Italy, leaving two dead.enChieftaincyIndisciplineBursaryArticle