COLUMNS

The Role of Intelligence in the Nigeria-US Joint Counter-Terrorism Operations That Neutralized Top ISWAP Commander, Fighters

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2026

By Augustine Aminu On Friday, May 16, 2026, the world was jolted by news of the killing of top commander of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abour Mainok and several other fighters. Also known as Abu Bilal al-Minuki, andconsidered the second-in-command of ISIL (ISIS)

COLUMNS

The Sunday Stew: The Insecurity Triad: Azikiwe, Awolowo, and Chinweizu — Nigeria’s Elite Class of Framework Builders

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2026

By Max Amuchie Last Sunday, I indicated that this week’s edition of The Sunday Stew would pay tribute to the late political economist and public intellectual, Claude Ake. That tribute remains, but its timing has shifted. Later this year will mark the 30th anniversary of his passing — a more fitting moment to revisit the […]

NEWS

Tinubu to Receive APC Certificate of Return, Party Flag for 2027 Presidential Election

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2026

Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to officially receive the certificate of return and the flag of the ruling All Progressives Congress as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the presentation ceremony will […]

FEATURES

Imo North chooses experience: Araraume’s primary election win and what it means

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo In politics, some victories are wins. Others are reaffirmations. Senator Ifeanyi Araraume’s decisive victory in the APC senatorial primary for Imo North, winning across all 54 wards, falls in the second category. At a time when political loyalties shift quickly, the outcome sent a message beyond party mechanics: some structures aren’t built […]

Politics

Ekiti APC: Controversy Trails Fasuyi’s Second-Term Ticket Amid Alleged Fayemi-Oyebanji Alliance

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2026

Fresh political controversy is brewing within the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State following allegations surrounding the emergence of Senator Cyril Fasuyi for a second-term senatorial ticket ahead of future political contests in the state. The development has sparked growing debate among party members and political observers, amid claims that Governor Biodun

NEWS

Tinubu Sweeps Zulum’s Ward With 100% Votes in APC Presidential Primary

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election held in Mafa Ward of Borno State, polling all valid votes cast in the exercise conducted in the home ward of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The direct primary election took place at Mafa Central Primary School under the […]