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THE SUNDAY STEW: The Three-Month Sprint (1): Philosophical Architecture of an Intellectual Trilogy of State Decay

Daily Dispatch June 14, 2026

By Max Amuchie Last week on The Sunday Stew, we unveiled the Decoupling Sovereignty Index (DSI), a quantitative metric I developed as an extension of the Trinity of State Decay. It is meant to be a mathematical instrument for measuring the degree of separation between a state’s juridical

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Russia’s Role in the Widening Insecurity in Africa

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

By Ipole Amajama The African continent is once again at the centre of a geopolitical storm. From the Sahel to Nigeria, insecurity is spreading at an alarming speed, threatening fragile states and destabilising entire regions. While local dynamics and systemic weaknesses play a role, Russia’s involvement raises troubling questions about its motives and the consequences […]

NEWS

Adesanya-Davies Mourns General Rabe Abubakar, Calls for Renewed Fight Against Insecurity

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

Former presidential candidate, peace advocate and clergywoman, Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, the former Director of Defence Information, who reportedly died while in captivity after being abducted in Katsina State. In a statement issued on Friday in Port Harcourt, Adesanya-Davies

NEWS

Katsina Government Confirms Death of Retired Major General Rabe in Kidnappers’ Den

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while being held captive by bandits. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu, described the incident as a painful tragedy and a significant loss to both Katsina State and Nigeria. According […]

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Breaking: Abducted Retired Army General, Major General Rabe, Dies in Captivity

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd), a former senior officer of the Nigerian Army, has died while in captivity two weeks after he was abducted by gunmen in Katsina State. Rabe was kidnapped alongside his wife while travelling through the Matazu area of the state on their way to attend a wedding ceremony.The retired general’s death […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Veteran Nollywood Icon Kola Oyewo Dies at 80

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

Veteran Nollywood actor and theatre scholar, Kola Oyewo, has passed away at the age of 80.The revered actor reportedly died on Friday, with his son, Dr. Wale Oyewo, confirming the development to journalists shortly after his passing. Nollywood actor Kunle Afod also announced the sad news on his Instagram page, paying tribute to the late […]