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Opinion: ADC Crisis Reflects a Deeper Problem in Nigeria’s Political Culture

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The growing noise around the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suggests more than just another party crisis—it highlights a recurring pattern in Nigeria’s political landscape: instability driven by opportunism, weak structures, and shifting loyalties. Allegations of massive

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The Sunday Stew: The Trinity of State Decay (II): Inside the Loop of Insecurity

Daily Dispatch May 3, 2026

By MAX AMUCHIE Nigeria’s decoupling is not random — it is engineered. The state wears the mask of authority while its rivals wield the substance of power. In the vacuum, a rival order rises: taxing, renaming, and ruling with a clarity the state can no longer muster. Part 1 named the condition. This second movement […]

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Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Renewed Anti-Foreigner Protests, Attacks on Nigerians

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following mounting concerns over a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerian citizens and their businesses. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the envoy is expected at its headquarters in Abuja on Monday, May 4, 2026, where Nigerian authorities

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2027: Maiduguri comes to a Standstill for Zulum, Gubio

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

Maiduguri, Borno State capital, was brought to a standstill on Friday as thousands of jubilant supporters trooped out to welcome Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and his anointed governorship candidate, Engr Mustapha Gubio. The mammoth crowd stretched from Muhammadu Buhari International Airport to major roads leading into the metropolis. Governor Zulum and his entourage were

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Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off 2026 Planting Season in Niger

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

….Distributes Tractors, Fertilisers to Farmers Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday flagged off the 2026 planting season in Niger State, alongside the distribution of farming tools and implements to boost agricultural productivity. Speaking at the event, the First Lady described the exercise as a clear demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to

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Bauchi Governor Jumps Ship: Bala Mohammed Moves from PDP to APM

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), citing unresolved internal crises within his former party. The governor announced his decision after a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the state, following the Supreme Court of Nigeria judgment on the PDP […]