FEATURES

Senate Rule Amendment: Why the Debate Should Be About Institutional Stability, Not Personalities

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

ByRt. Hon Eseme Eyiboh The controversy surrounding the recent amendment to the Senate Standing Rules has generated more heat than light. Unfortunately, much of the public conversation has been framed around personalities rather than principles, and emotions rather than institutional logic. Yet

NEWS

IMPI Defends Tinubu’s Borrowings, Says Nigeria Needs $14.2bn Yearly for Infrastructure

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended the borrowing policy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that Nigeria requires massive and sustained investment in infrastructure that cannot be funded through annual budgets alone. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy group said the country would need a

NEWS

Zulum Moves to Resettle Displaced Communities as Insecurity Forces Fresh Humanitarian Crisis in Northern Borno

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged immediate humanitarian intervention and long-term resettlement support for thousands of displaced residents in Monguno following renewed insecurity in parts of northern Borno. The governor gave the assurance on Sunday during a visit to internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering in Monguno town, where he met with

COLUMNS

The Arbiter: How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (3)

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

By Hassan Gimba I want to believe Allah (SWT) brought me back to read my scorecard. He does that whenever He wants. All the more reason to forgive those who transgressed against you and seek forgiveness from those you have hurt. Importantly, to continue doing the good things one has been doing for humanity, as […]

ENTERTAINMENT

UN Women, Diplomats, Nollywood Stars Intensify Push for Special Seats Bill With New Advocacy Film

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The Nigeria office of UN Women, alongside diplomats, civil society groups and Nollywood stars, has intensified pressure for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill with the premiere of a new advocacy film aimed at confronting the persistent exclusion of women from Nigeria’s political leadership. The film, Ibukun and the People, was screened […]

NEWS

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Opioids Hidden in Carton Walls Bound for UK, Australia

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioids concealed in carton walls and destined for the United Kingdom and Australia, as the agency intensified its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse. The seizures were made by NDLEA operatives at a courier company in Lagos on Friday during the […]