COLUMNS

The TinuBOOM is Coming:The Early Returns Are Beginning to Show

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

By Ademola Oshodi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promised reform at the start of his administration. Those reforms were necessary, but they have placed real pressure on many Nigerians. Families have had to make harder choices around food, transport, rent, school fees and energy costs, while

HEALTH

Zulum Orders Free Cholera Treatment as Borno Moves to Contain Outbreak

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has ordered the immediate procurement and distribution of drugs, medical consumables, personal protective equipment, and hygiene materials worth millions of naira to health facilities across Borno State as authorities intensify efforts to contain an outbreak of acute watery diarrhea, commonly associated with cholera. The

NEWS

Group Hails Tinubu’s Oyo Forest Guard Approval, Warns Against Delays in Implementation

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 1,000 Forest Guards for Oyo State, describing the move as a significant step toward strengthening internal security and expanding community-based protection across Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Chairman, Isaac Abrak, the

Politics

Babachir Lawal Resigns from ADC, Rejects Atiku’s Presidential Bid, Backs Tinubu

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has resigned his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Lawal announced his decision shortly after the conclusion of the party’s presidential

NEWS

Christian Group Commends DSS For Arrest of Suspects Linked to Papiri School Abduction

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

A group of Christians in Northern Nigeria have commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of five suspects reportedly linked to the November 2025 abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State. The commendation was conveyed in a statement on Monday by the Northern Christian Association […]

NEWS

Wike Faults Opposition Parties, Says Crises From Primaries Exposed Their Fake ‘Messiah’ Claims

Daily Dispatch June 1, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised key opposition figures and political parties, arguing that recent disputes arising from their primary elections have undermined claims that they offer a credible alternative to the country’s established political parties. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike