COLUMNS

Greed, Selfishness And Nigeria’s Underdevelopment

Daily Dispatch August 5, 2026

By Iduh Onah NIGERIA ’s underdevelopment is usually explained through a familiar vocabulary: corruption, poor leadership, weak institutions, policy inconsistency and insecurity. While all these are true, they are however largely symptoms rather than the disease itself. Beneath them lies a

COLUMNS

Of Palaces and Ghost Kingdoms

Daily Dispatch August 5, 2026

By Zainab Suleiman Okino The recent revelation that the 2026 federal budget contains ₦5.85 billion earmarked for the construction of palaces in non-existent kingdoms illustrates the widening disconnect between government and the citizens it claims to serve. At a time when millions of Nigerians are struggling with inflation, unemployment, failing public services, and

NEWS

ECOWAS, Africa Agenda Network Deepen Partnership to Showcase Regional Bloc’s 50-Year Legacy

Daily Dispatch August 5, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Africa Agenda Network (AAN) as part of efforts to document, promote and deepen public understanding of the regional bloc’s five decades of achievements and contributions to West African integration. The renewed commitment was made on Tuesday when the

Politics

Rufai Hanga Quits NDC

Daily Dispatch August 4, 2026

… Leaving Party Without Northern Senator Senator Rufai Hanga, the only senator from Northern Nigeria elected on the platform of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), has resigned from the party. Hanga’s departure marks a significant setback for the NDC, as it leaves the party without representation in the Senate from the northern region, raising fresh […]

LEAD STORY 1

Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Salary Increase for Armed Forces Personnel

Daily Dispatch August 4, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major salary increase for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with personnel set to receive pay raises ranging from 30 to 80 per cent beginning September 1, 2026. The State House announced that about 250,000 military personnel will benefit from the new salary structure, which is aimed at improving troop […]

NEWS

NSCDC Boss Cracks Down on Corruption

Daily Dispatch August 4, 2026

…. Warns Officers Against Compromising Integrity The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Audi, has declared that corruption and fraud pose a grave threat to the effectiveness and credibility of the Corps, warning personnel that integrity remains non-negotiable in the discharge of their duties. Audi issued the