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Defections, Tinubu’s Endorsement, And 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2025

By Tunde Rahman “When the debate is lost, slander becomes the loser’s tool.” It looks like the Greek philosopher Socrates had Nigeria in mind when he made the statement above. How does one rationalise a situation where notable opposition figures choose the rather pathetic path of

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Of journalists’ deaths, security lapses and cut-throat taxes

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2025

By Hassan Gimba Last week was a dark one for journalism in Nigeria. The light of two of its bright stars, Hajiya Amina Alhassan Ahman and Haruna Dauda Biu dimmed and blew out. Amina was cast in the print section of the profession, while Haruna was a star in broadcast journalism. I first noticed Amina […]

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Setting The Record Straight: Prosecution Of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Is Legal, Proper, And Not A Gag On Free Speech

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2025

By Mr. Nnamdi Ikechi Recent public commentary on the Federal Government’s decision to file criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been riddled with misconceptions, political undertones, and an unfortunate misrepresentation of the facts. Contrary to the sensational narrative being peddled, the decision to prosecute Senator Akpoti is neither a vendetta

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Will Nigeria be as lucky as King Sunny Ade?

Daily Dispatch May 23, 2025

By Tunde Odesola Bewildered by the riddle life was unravelling, King Sunny Ade, in 1974, lifted his voice in a plaintive cry, “È sú biri-biri kè bó mi o.” At the time, the fast-rising Juju maestro was merely 11 years into his musical odyssey when he birthed this evergreen song. Had the song been born […]

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2027: Atiku, Obi, and El-Rufai remain vulnerable to fragmentation akin to oil separating from water.

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2025

By: Dr. James Bwala If it doesn’t function in SDP, how will it work in ADC? We were taught in basic school science that oil and water do not mix. If this metaphor is any indication, it describes the character and style of the trio who want President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim […]

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Ishaq Oloyede’s Cross

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2025

By Azu Ishiekwene The last time a public official wept on national TV, Nigerians regretted offering her towels instead of buckets to collect her tears. She was acting, but we didn’t know it.Diezani Allison-Madueke had just been appointed Minister of Transport and went on a tour to assess some major roads. At the Benin end […]