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Rufai vs Abati: Sharing a TV Table Is Not Sharing the Same History

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The recent exchange between media personalities Oseni Rufai and Reuben Abati has raised questions not only about the quality of political discourse on Nigerian television, but also about the place of respect and professional decorum in public debate. Abati is 60, while

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2027 Presidency: Abdulsalami Questions Atiku’s Bid

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

….Says Nigeria Needs Leaders in Their 50s, 60s Former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has questioned the decision of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to seek the presidency in the 2027 general elections, arguing that Nigeria needs younger leaders to take on the demanding responsibility of governing the country. Abdulsalami, who

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2027 Polls: APC Has Enough Achievements to Tell Nigerians – Says Akpabio

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has enough achievements to present to Nigerians as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. Akpabio stated this on Monday while receiving members of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFUND and NELFUND, led by its Chairman, Senator Dandutse Mohammed, […]

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Ogogo: Adieu To A Cultural Towns’ Man

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

By Kayode Odunaro By the nature of my job over the years, I am not cut out to spend precious time watching make belief. I am a not an avid fan of Nollywood though I cherish the entertainment offered by the comical variety by the likes of Baba Suwe of that industry. But somehow even […]

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Tinubu Flags Off Reconstruction of Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

….Approves Abeokuta–Ibadan Dualisation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 58-kilometre Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode Road linking Oyo and Ogun states, while approving the immediate reconstruction and dualisation of the Abeokuta–Ibadan Road. The projects, according to the President, are part of the Federal Government’s efforts to

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NCC And Its Erroneous Implementation Of Public Service Rules

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2026

By Steve Opeyemi The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has in recent past sent Directors that have spent 8 years in service packing because a government circular had made it a requirement since Yar’adua came to power. Many organisations have implemented the circular and some have navigated to find a way out by using different nomenclature […]