COLUMNS

Opinion: El-Rufai and the Perils of Playing Speed Chess in a Long-Game Arena

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

By Sunday Oladapo Malam Nasir El-Rufai has never lacked intelligence. From the political turbulence of the Olusegun Obasanjo/Atiku Abubakar era to the high-stakes maneuvering before the 2023 elections, he proved himself a sharp strategist, unafraid of confrontation and adept at political

NEWS

Ramadan Concerns Force Nigerian Senate to Reconsider 2027 Election Date

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

The has opened debate on a motion to revisit its February 10 resolution on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, amid concerns that the proposed date for the 2027 general elections may overlap with the Ramadan fasting period. Proceedings at plenary, chaired by Senate President , shifted to deliberations on what lawmakers described […]

LEAD STORY 1

Tinubu’s purposeful, servant-oriented leadership ensuring Nigeria’s sustainable growth, devt – Wike

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is setting Nigeria on the path for sustainable growth and inclusive development. Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality Lecture Series, organised by the Facility of Social Science, Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. The theme of the lecture is “Exemplary Leadership

LEAD STORY 2

Breaking: Tension Erupts in House of Representatives Over Electoral Act Amendment Reversal

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

There was chaos in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as members clashed over a motion to overturn the recent passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill. The heated exchange occurred during plenary when Francis Waive, chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, introduced a motion seeking to rescind the decision taken on […]

LEAD STORY 1

The Impact of Political Leadership on Infrastructural Development In Nigeria: Between Dividends of Democracy and Good Governance

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

A Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Abuja delivered by His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike at the Faculty of Social Sciences Auditorium, main campus of the University of Abuja. Opening RemarksI am profoundly honoured to address this distinguished gathering in the University of Abuja, a university uniquely situated at the […]

BUSINESS

Polaris Bank Launches Global Gift Card Feature on VULTe

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

Polaris Bank, through its digital lifestyle platform VULTe, has introduced a faster, smarter way for users to send love, appreciation, and rewards across borders with the launch of its new Gift Card feature, enabling customers to deliver global brand gift cards to family and friends anywhere in the world in seconds. Designed for speed, security, […]