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My Take on the Presidential Pardon!

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2025

By Temitope Ajayi The constitutional provision that gives the President power to exercise the prerogative of mercy and pardon on convicted persons does not preclude any crime. It is vacuous virtue signalling to suggest certain crimes should not be pardoned. It is more so when all the

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Cabinet Shake-Up Looms! Inside The List Of Politicians Jostling To Replace Uche Nnaji

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2025

New political tussle is unfolding over who will succeed the former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, following his recent resignation. Emerging as leading contenders are two former governors — Sullivan Chime and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi — and defence strategist Davidson Nnamani. While Chime and Nnamani belong to the All Progressives Congress (APC),

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Presidency Denies Reports of Minister Wale Edun Suffering Stroke

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2025

Confirms He’s Recuperating in Abuja The Presidency on Sunday evening refuted circulating media reports alleging that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, had suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for medical treatment. Presidency sources confirmed that although the minister is currently unwell, he is recovering at his […]

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Information Minister Congratulates Danlami Nmodu on Election as GOCOP President

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2025

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has extended his congratulations to Mr. Danlami Nmodu, who emerged as the new President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) following a closely contested election held in Lagos. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued by Rabiu Ibrahim Special Assistant (Media) to

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The PENGASSAN Conundrum: Navigating Labor Rights and Economic Stability in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2025

By Humphrey Ofuegbe The recent strikes by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have significantly impacted the oil and gas industry, leading to a standstill that affects the overall economy. While labor unions are essential in advocating for workers’ rights, it’s important to strike a balance between these actions and

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Insecurity: Nigerians Safer Under Tinubu, Insists Bwala

Daily Dispatch October 12, 2025

The Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said that Nigerians are safer under Tinubu’s administration than they were before he assumed office. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Bwala stated that incidents such as prison breaks, which were rampant before Tinubu came into power, are no longer occurring. He