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Osun Local Government Tussle: A Candid And Inconrovertible Legal Opinion

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2025

Written by Chief Olawale Ojoge-Daniel – PDP, Ward 10, Ilesa West, Osun State A Truth for Posterity: Some May Find It Uncomfortable, but It Cannot Be Denied. Introduction The ongoing legal controversy surrounding the nullification of local government elections in Osun State has raised

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Tinubu: Symbolic And Intangible Things That Matter

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2025

By Zainab Suleiman Okino A leader may not have all the answers, but their thoughtful approach and composed response to criticisms, cries of marginalisation and demands from various quarters can help diffuse tension and foster more constructive dialogue. Whether we call it politics, diplomacy, or clever manoeuvrings, if it calms frayed nerves, it achieves vital, […]

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Ondo, Lagos, Osun: Sheathe the sword!

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2025

By Bolanle BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Today, I delight to ask questions, which I expect those closer than me to the affected scenes of activity to answer. The rumblings in Ondo state, though multi-faceted, are in two broad categories – security of life and property and cloak-and-dagger struggle for power and fleeting relevance by politicians […]

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June 12: IBB’s Attempt To Rewrite History

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2025

By Kazeem Akintunde Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, popularly known as IBB, attempted to rewrite history last week, and he partly succeeded, going by the applause he got after addressing a gathering of elites in Nigeria at the launch of his memoir titled: ‘A Journey Of Service’ in Abuja.On that day, he told […]

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Nigeria should avoid carrying ants in its pants

Daily Dispatch February 23, 2025

By Hassan Gimba Things are happening fast, and in an ever-changing world, keeping track of them is becoming increasingly difficult. This is not particular to Nigeria alone, as we have seen many global shifts that may ultimately spell peace for the beleaguered, even though others may have the potential to exacerbate fragile peace. Russia/Ukraine axis […]

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Testing the will of the court: Who are Gov. Adeleke’s Advisers?

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2025

By Ismail Omipidan The popular saying, ‘Promises are like babies: easy to make, hard to deliver’ appears apt in situating what is currently playing out in Osun State, where our Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who promised to respect the rule of law, appears confronting the will of the court. Before today, the argument from the […]