NEWS

Building Collapse: Wike Orders Investigation, Seals Off Premises …Developer, engineer face arrest

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday ordered a full-scale investigation into the building collapse in Abuja that claimed four lives, directing that the premises be sealed off immediately. Wike also disclosed that an engineer linked to the collapsed structure

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Just In: Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail, Orders Periodic Reporting To DSS

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million, subject to stringent conditions imposed by the court. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered the former governor to provide one surety in like sum, with the guarantor required to meet strict eligibility […]

COLUMNS

Why Nigeria needs thousands more certified procurement professionals

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo Public procurement lies at the heart of governance. It is the bridge between policy intent and public impact. When procurement fails, roads crumble before completion, hospitals remain unequipped, and classrooms stand empty despite billions spent on construction. In Nigeria, where procurement accounts for nearly 30 per cent of the national budget,

COLUMNS

Famadewa And The Insecurity Quagmire

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde President Bola Tinubu last week announced the appointment of Major General Adeyinka Famadewa (retired) as his Security Adviser on Homeland Security. While announcing the appointment, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, described Famadewa as a highly decorated retired general with over three decades of distinguished military

FEATURES

Senate Rule Amendment: Why the Debate Should Be About Institutional Stability, Not Personalities

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

ByRt. Hon Eseme Eyiboh The controversy surrounding the recent amendment to the Senate Standing Rules has generated more heat than light. Unfortunately, much of the public conversation has been framed around personalities rather than principles, and emotions rather than institutional logic. Yet the real issue before the Senate is neither about Senator Godswill Akpabio nor

NEWS

IMPI Defends Tinubu’s Borrowings, Says Nigeria Needs $14.2bn Yearly for Infrastructure

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended the borrowing policy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that Nigeria requires massive and sustained investment in infrastructure that cannot be funded through annual budgets alone. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy group said the country would need a