COLUMNS

Distinguishing between Federal Government Revenue and the Federation Account

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

By Temitope Ajayi Public debate on government finances in Nigeria is once again clouded by confusion, little knowledge, and deliberate misrepresentation. At the centre of the current controversy is a misunderstanding of the distinction between total revenue generated by government agencies and

NEWS

Governor Eno pays new year homage to Akpabio

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

….As Both Leaders Pledge Support For Tinubu The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has said that Akwa Ibom people across party lines were united in their resolve to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Renewed Hope agenda for the benefit of all Nigerians. Pastor Eno made the declaration on Friday when […]

COLUMNS

THE MYTH OF NUMBERS, THE TYRANNY OF REALITY: Why 2027 Will Not Be 2023—and Why Tinubu Will Prevail

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

By Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi There comes a moment in every political epoch when illusion collapses under the sheer weight of arithmetic, geography, and raw political machinery. Nigeria is fast approaching such a moment. The 2027 elections will not be a referendum on sentiment, social media enthusiasm, or the nostalgic fantasies of perpetual opposition. They will […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

US bombs Venezuela, captures President Maduro

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

President Trump said on Saturday that the United States had captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and was flying him out of Venezuela, in what would be a stunning culmination to a months-long campaign by Mr. Trump’s administration to oust the authoritarian leader. Mr. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, his social media platform, […]

BUSINESS

Private Depot owners hike ex-Depot petrol price to ₦800/Litre

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

…as Dangote Refinery Shuts Petrol Unit for Planned Maintenance and upgrades Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market has witnessed a sharp price reversal, with private depot owners lifting the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS, commonly known as petrol) to ₦800 per litre across major locations. This development follows confirmation that the Dangote Petroleum

NEWS

Canada deports 366 Nigerians, 974 more await removal

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

.Canada has deported 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, reflecting a sharp increase in immigration enforcement, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency. The records also show that 974 Nigerians are currently listed as “removal in progress” and are awaiting deportation. Nigeria ranked ninth among the top 10 countries with the highest […]