COLUMNS

Pan-Africanism: Beyond Propaganda, Towards Purpose

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Pan-Africanism is regaining visibility in public discourse, but much of its current expression risks straying from its original purpose. As Oumarou Sanou argues, substituting Western influence with that of Moscow or Beijing does not constitute true liberation—it simply replaces one form of

COLUMNS

Celebrating Our Military’s Jeroic Actions Across Multiple Theatres

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits of members of

NEWS

Adeleke Hails Journalism Icon Shola Oshunkeye at 70

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has celebrated veteran journalist, Chief Shola Oshunkeye, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a distinguished media icon whose contributions have brought pride to Nigeria and the African continent. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor praised Oshunkeye as […]

NEWS

APC Fixes May 2026 for Presidential Primary Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced May 15 and 16, 2026, as the dates for its presidential primary election in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The timetable, released via the party’s official X handle, outlines a comprehensive schedule covering the screening of aspirants, appeal processes, and primaries for all elective positions. According to

NEWS

Forensic Probe Exposes Fake X Account Targeting INEC Chairman

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

A comprehensive forensic investigation has revealed that a viral X (formerly Twitter) account falsely attributed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Ojo Amupitan, is fabricated and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, disclosed this in a statement issued

Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Set to Defect to APC Amid High-Level Political Realignments

Daily Dispatch April 20, 2026

Bearing last minute changes, Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, is reportedly on the verge of announcing his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what could mark a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. According to reliable sources, the governor’s decision follows the reported approval of all conditions he presented to