NEWS

Eid-el-Maulud: Tinubu Urges Muslims to Embrace Virtues of Prophet Muhammad

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to uphold and practise the virtues and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on

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Guinea-Bissau picks Gabú, Oio for ECOWAS community health pilot

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

Guinea-Bissau has selected the Gabú and Oio regions as pilot areas for the implementation of the new ECOWAS Regional Community Health Policy, in a major step towards bringing healthcare services closer to vulnerable and underserved communities. The decision was reached at a three-day National Engagement Workshop on the implementation of the policy, organised by the […]

FEATURES

ON THE LEGAL SIDE OF Prof FUNMILAYO ADESANYA-DAVIES’ CASE VERSUS SHELL/SPDC/RENAISSANCE/SNCPFA & PRIMARY PENSIONER

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

THE LEGAL SIDE: WHAT DOES THE LAW AND THE RETIREMENT SCHEME SAY ABOUT A SPOUSE’S MEDICAL AND WELFARE BENEFITS AFTER RETIREMENT? The controversy involving Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies and Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd. (SPDC), Renaissance Africa Energy, the Shell Nigeria Closed Pension Fund Administrator (SNCPFA), and the primary pensioner has

FEATURES

Zulum @ 57: A Legacy of Service, Courage, and Hope

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

By: Dr. James Bwala Everyone deserves a tribute on a special day. At 57, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum stands as a remarkable example of how humility, courage, compassion, and disciplined service can transform a life and inspire an entire people. His birthday is an opportunity to reflect on his journey, sacrifices, and the lasting legacy […]

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Maulud Nabiyy 2026: CAIDOV Urges Peaceful Coexistence Among All Faiths

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2026

The Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV) has called on Nigerians of all faiths to embrace peace, love, tolerance and peaceful coexistence as Muslims across the country celebrate Maulud Nabiyy 2026. The organisation said the birth and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) embody compassion, unity and respect for humanity—values it described as particularly

COLUMNS

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 Rufai is 46. Beyond the 14-year age difference, there is […]