The NIGERIAN Tide2026-11-052026-11-051978-10-03https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/3011Nigerian Tide from October 1978 focuses heavily on Chief Judge Oputa’s lecture calling a free press and an independent judiciary the "hope of the common man." It also highlights women organizing for the upcoming 1979 elections, warnings against customs corruption, and extensive college admission lists.• Hope of the common man • Workers urged war on social ills • What hope hope for dere? • Rivers celebrates anniversary • Customs director warns on corruptionenAnimation