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Unlocking the Benefits of Zero-Tariff Measures toElevate the China–Africa Community with a Shared Future to a New Level

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

By Yu Dunhai, On May 1 this year, China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This represents a concrete step by China to expand high-level opening up and deepen China–Africa cooperation. As the policy enters its

Politics

Kogi Reps Aspirant Omeiza Visits State Accountant General in Okene

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

Aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, Hope Omeiza, has paid a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Accountant General of Kogi State, Onumoko Habibat Tijani. The visit, which took place at Tijani’s residence in Okene, saw Omeiza accompanied by members of his campaign team. According to the aspirant, they were […]

NEWS

May Day: Akpabio Hails Nigerian Workers’ Resilience, Pledges Legislative Support

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, commending their resilience, patriotism, and hard work despite prevailing challenges. In a personally signed May Day message, Akpabio lauded workers across all sectors for their contributions to national development, describing them as “the

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Adeola Submits Nomination Forms for Ogun 2027 Governorship Race, Gains APC Leaders’ Backing

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

A major step has been taken in the build-up to the 2027 Ogun State governorship election as Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi, formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate. The submission took place at the African Continental Hotel in Abuja, where the […]

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Mali, Russia, and the Collapse of a Dangerous Illusion

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

The coordinated jihadist assault of 25 to 26 April did not merely expose the limits of the AES and Mali’s military junta. It shattered the strategic illusion that has guided the country since its rupture with ECOWAS and the wider international community. By Oumarou Sanou The events that unfolded across Mali last weekend are not […]

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AANI Praises Resilience of Nigerian Workers Amid Economic Hardship

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and contributions to national development as the country marks International Workers’ Day. In a statement issued on Friday, AANI President, Emmanuel Obi Okafor, on behalf of the association’s National Executive Committee and members, praised workers across public and