Politics

APC Aspirant Petitions Tinubu Over Alleged Manipulation of Ondo Reps Primary

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2026

An aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency seat in Ondo State, Prince Monday Akinyomi, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as the manipulation and hijack of the party’s primary election. In a protest letter

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Meet the Man Behind Switch The Groove — Nigeria’s Most Exciting New Event Series”

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2026

Saibu Samuel Adesina is not the typical face you would expect behind one of Nigeria’s most exciting emerging event brands. A trained urban and regional planner who spent over two decades in the Ogun State civil service — rising to the position of Director at the Ministry of Urban and Regional Planning — Samuel brings […]

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2027: Between President Tinubu And Vice President Kashim Shettima

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2026

By: Dr. James Bwala In the realm of political discourse, especially during the critical periods leading up to general elections, rumors and speculative reports often emerge, attempting to sway public perception and influence outcomes. One such instance is the recent report by the Nigerian Tribune Newspapers on May 17, 2026, suggesting intensified efforts within the […]

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Tinubu Condemns Killing of Abducted Teacher, Assures Rescue of Victims in Oyo

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during a bandit attack on schools in Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the act as barbaric. The President gave the assurance on Monday that security operatives were working tirelessly to rescue the remaining victims and bring […]

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EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria’s New Drug Control Plan, Warn of Rising Threats

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

International partners including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged continued support for Nigeria’s efforts to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking under the proposed 2026–2030 National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). The commitment was made

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CSOs Press Tinubu to Sign Federal Audit Service Bill, Warn Delay Weakens Anti-Corruption Fight

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

A coalition of leading civil society organisations has intensified pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant assent to the long-awaited Federal Audit Service Bill, warning that continued delay threatens Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive, fiscal transparency reforms, and public finance management system. The coalition, comprising Centre for Social Justice, ActionAid