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The Sunday Stew: The Trinity of State Decay (III): The Architecture of Resurrection

Daily Dispatch May 10, 2026

By MAX AMUCHIE In the last two weeks, Parts One and Two diagnosed a structural mutation in the Nigerian state: a dual sovereignty system in which the Institutional Mirage performs authority while the Shadow Order exercises it, sustained by The Insecurity Triad as a mechanism of mutual

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Oyo APC and its consensus blues

Daily Dispatch May 10, 2026

By Taiwo Adisa, PhD (Published by the Sunday Tribune, May 10, 2026) In a matter of days, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State would be called upon to name its governorship candidate. The same is true for all other state chapters of the party across the federation, though. But certain vibes have been […]

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Rivers 2027: Wike’s ally cleared for APC governorship primary

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

An ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Minority Leader of House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has been cleared by the screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State. According to available reports, the Minority Leader from the Peoples Democratic […]

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EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq Wanted Over Alleged N37bn Fraud

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and diversion of public funds. In a notice issued on Saturday, the anti-graft agency called on members of the public with useful information about her whereabouts to report to […]

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NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South, Opens Door for Obi, Others

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South for a single four-year term, a decision expected to reshape the party’s succession battle and boost the chances of southern contenders, including Peter Obi. The resolution was adopted on Saturday during the party’s national convention following a motion moved by Rep. Afam […]

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Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation as Ribadu Meets Vance, Rubio

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on security, counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and regional stability following high-level meetings between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and top U.S. officials in Washington. Ribadu, who was on a three-day working visit to the United States