BUSINESS

Shell CEO lauds Tinubu’s leadership, plans $20bn fresh investment in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

The Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, Mr Wael Sawan, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his leadership and vision, describing them as the key reasons the global energy giant is preparing to invest an additional $20 billion in Nigeria. Sawan made the remarks during a meeting with

NEWS Politics

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to rejoin APC on Monday

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to formally rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, January 26, 2026, after resigning from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. The announcement was made in a press release issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The statement highlighted […]

NEWS

Tinubu to undertake state visit to Turkey

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to leave Abuja on Monday, January 26, to embark on an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye. During President Tinubu’s visit, the two nations will thoughtfully engage in strategic discussions focused on political and diplomatic matters, highlighting their shared values in finance, communication, trade, and investment. The

COLUMNS

The Arbitar: Iran, Beware the Fangs of January, the Scourge of February, the Ides of March (1)

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

By Hassan Gimba A few days ago, I woke in the night, anxious and checking the news, half-expecting America and Israel to have attacked Iran. Given this tension, the central issue is the longstanding American-Israeli effort to destabilise Iran. Even though it cannot be exhausted in one article, I’d like you to come along as […]

NEWS

Makinde is an emergency opposition voice, says Fayose

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

That Seyi Makinde’s derogatory comment against President Tinubu at Osinbajo’s birthday further confirmed that he got a cold shoulder from the President during his last visit to the Villa. Like I made public, in his attempt to do a damage control on his public speech against the President, Makinde met the shock of his political […]

Politics

YES Initiative throws weight behind Senator Adeola for 2027 Ogun Governorship

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Members of the YES Initiative (Yewa-Awori Engagement Strategy Initiative), a socio-political advocacy group committed to strategic engagement, leadership development, and inclusive political participation in Ogun State, have declared their support for Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola as the preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was