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Peter Obi Dumps ADC, Cites Internal Crisis and ‘Toxic’ Political Climate

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pointing to deepening internal crises and broader national challenges. In a statement shared on Sunday via X, Obi said the decision came after careful reflection and what he

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NSCEA Congratulates Donald Trump on Surviving Assassination Attempt

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs(NSCEA) Congratulates Donald Trump on Surviving Assassination Attempt from Abuja, Nigeria — May 3, 2026. NSCEA said this is Divine Preservation, Emphasizes God’s Protection for Those Who Follow His Leadership. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) offers profound thanksgiving to Almighty God and

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Opinion: ADC Crisis Reflects a Deeper Problem in Nigeria’s Political Culture

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The growing noise around the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suggests more than just another party crisis—it highlights a recurring pattern in Nigeria’s political landscape: instability driven by opportunism, weak structures, and shifting loyalties. Allegations of massive spending, internal wrangling, and questionable alliances have once again put

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The Sunday Stew: The Trinity of State Decay (II): Inside the Loop of Insecurity

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

By MAX AMUCHIE Nigeria’s decoupling is not random — it is engineered. The state wears the mask of authority while its rivals wield the substance of power. In the vacuum, a rival order rises: taxing, renaming, and ruling with a clarity the state can no longer muster. Part 1 named the condition. This second movement […]

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Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Renewed Anti-Foreigner Protests, Attacks on Nigerians

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following mounting concerns over a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerian citizens and their businesses. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the envoy is expected at its headquarters in Abuja on Monday, May 4, 2026, where Nigerian authorities

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2027: Maiduguri comes to a Standstill for Zulum, Gubio

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

Maiduguri, Borno State capital, was brought to a standstill on Friday as thousands of jubilant supporters trooped out to welcome Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and his anointed governorship candidate, Engr Mustapha Gubio. The mammoth crowd stretched from Muhammadu Buhari International Airport to major roads leading into the metropolis. Governor Zulum and his entourage were