COLUMNS

When Ignorance Masquerades as Economic Critique: A Rejoinder to Suyi Ayodele

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

By Tanimu Yakubu There is criticism, and there is confusion elevated to performance art. Suyi Ayodele’s “History Tinubu Should Have Learnt” is not an argument—it is a cascade of assertions built on a startling ignorance of how modern economies function. It is one thing to oppose policy. It is

Politics

2027: Adesanya-Davies Advocates Female Presidency, Cites Liberia, Namibia Examples

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

A former presidential candidate and current aspirant for the 2027 elections, Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, has called for Nigeria to elect a woman as president, describing it as a “national imperative” rather than a symbolic aspiration. In a statement titled “Women for President in Nigeria: As in Namibia and Liberia,” Adesanya-Davies said the country stands at a […]

NEWS

NCC Reaffirms Drive to Expand Broadband Access in Plateau’s Underserved Communities

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to expanding broadband access to underserved communities in Plateau State, as part of efforts to bridge the digital divide and unlock socio-economic opportunities through improved connectivity. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the NCC’s Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder

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Kano Applauds DSS for Swift Rescue of Abducted Administrator

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2026

The Kano State Government has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the successful rescue of the abducted Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area, Hamza Durya. Durya was reportedly kidnapped at his residence in Kibiya Local Government Area a few days ago by armed men who later demanded a ransom of N100 million. […]

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State Police: Group Commends Tinubu, Urges Accelerated Action

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2026

A good governance advocacy group, the Hope Alive Initiative (HAI), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges and for rallying state governors toward a framework for the establishment of state police. In a press statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by its Director of Press and Communications, Ernest Omoarelojie, the

NEWS

ECOWAS, AU Push Green Ports Agenda to Cut Maritime Emissions in Africa

Daily Dispatch March 25, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union have stepped up efforts to drive Africa’s transition to sustainable maritime systems, convening a high-level continental workshop in Abuja to align strategies on green ports development and maritime decarbonization. The two-day Continental Validation Workshop on Green Ports Guidelines and Maritime