NEWS

Nigeria Must Reaffirm Secularism, Expunge Sharia from Constitution — Prof. Adesanya-Davies

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

A former presidential candidate and public affairs analyst, Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to urgently reaffirm Nigeria’s secular identity by removing Sharia—particularly Sharia-based criminal law—from constitutional

Politics

Obi quits Labour Party for ADC, signals new alliance ahead of 2027

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has formally left the party for the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC), putting an end to months of intense speculation over his political future and its implications for the 2027 presidential race. The decision followed prolonged negotiations and extensive consultations,

NEWS

Historic Honour: King Charles III confers prestigious Royal Award on Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

In a landmark moment for Nigeria–United Kingdom relations, England’s King Charles III has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, as a Grand Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO). The honour, conferred on Tuesday, recognises Mr. Edun’s distinguished service and personal contributions in engagements involving

NEWS

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to strategic trade, economic partnership with China

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening strategic, bilateral trade and economic partnership with China, reflecting positively on the progress recorded in relations between both countries throughout 2025. The reaffirmation followed the elevation of Nigeria–China relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President

ENTERTAINMENT

Canada To Witness Another Cultural Uniqueness, Spectacular Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival In 2026 – Segun Akanni

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

…..attendees To Explore Post FIFA World Cup Activities. The preparations are getting underway for the extraordinary 2026 edition of the prestigious annual Pan-African Festival in Canada, which is set to take place in Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto Ontario. The Convener of the annual prestigious cultural festival, Prince Segun Akanni, said, in a Presss statement made

FEATURES

Leadership and Restraint: The DSS Story in 2025 under DG Tosin Ajayi

Daily Dispatch December 31, 2025

By Deji Adesogan In a country where security agencies are often judged by public drama rather than quiet effectiveness, the Department of State Services (DSS) in 2025 offers a markedly different narrative. Under the leadership of its Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, the Service has pursued reforms anchored on intelligence professionalism, inter-agency