NEWS

Atiku Demands Release or Trial of Detained Kaduna Cleric

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged authorities to immediately release Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Khalifa Zaria or arraign him in court, condemning his continued detention without trial as unconstitutional. The cleric has reportedly been in custody since December 2025

FEATURES

10 major takeaways from President Tinubu’s State Visit to the United Kingdom

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

By Temitope Ajayi Nigeria returned to global significance with the just-concluded state visit to the United Kingdom by President Bola Tinubu. The President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, played their roles well to critical acclaim. Both the President and the First Lady brought grace to the occasion with their poise, elegance, and comportment. Since […]

COLUMNS

When Ignorance Masquerades as Economic Critique: A Rejoinder to Suyi Ayodele

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

By Tanimu Yakubu There is criticism, and there is confusion elevated to performance art. Suyi Ayodele’s “History Tinubu Should Have Learnt” is not an argument—it is a cascade of assertions built on a startling ignorance of how modern economies function. It is one thing to oppose policy. It is quite another to do so while […]

Politics

2027: Adesanya-Davies Advocates Female Presidency, Cites Liberia, Namibia Examples

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

A former presidential candidate and current aspirant for the 2027 elections, Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has called for Nigeria to elect a woman as president, describing it as a “national imperative” rather than a symbolic aspiration. In a statement titled “Women for President in Nigeria: As in Namibia and Liberia,” Adesanya-Davies said the country stands at a […]

NEWS

NCC Reaffirms Drive to Expand Broadband Access in Plateau’s Underserved Communities

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to expanding broadband access to underserved communities in Plateau State, as part of efforts to bridge the digital divide and unlock socio-economic opportunities through improved connectivity. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the NCC’s Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder

NEWS

Kano Applauds DSS for Swift Rescue of Abducted Administrator

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2026

The Kano State Government has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the successful rescue of the abducted Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, Hamza Durya. Durya was reportedly kidnapped at his residence in Kibiya Local Government Area a few days ago by armed men who later demanded a ransom of N100 million. […]