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LASTMA’s new face, which FRSC should emulate

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2025

By Bolanle BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Have you encountered officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency lately? They appear to have turned a new leaf! Is it a make-believe or is it for real? Is it fleeting or is it what the Lord has done, which that Christian song says

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Of sons, daughters and preservation of legacies

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2025

By Hassan Gimba Throughout history, men have been under immense societal pressure to produce male heirs to carry on their names and legacies. This expectation has often led to strife, stress, and sometimes untoward actions. The preference for male heirs is deeply rooted in many societies, possibly stemming from the belief in male superiority. Historically, […]

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The unkingly Timi and lousy Wasiu Ayinde (1)

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2025

By Tunde Odesola If only the eyes could unsee the seen, the sin of abomination would fall off the heart; the scene of sacrilege would fade away from the mind; taboo and its punishment would remain in the communal pouch; and blood would not race higher than its pressure; life would be good. The soul […]

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Trump’s second coming: Challenging global order and American democracy

Daily Dispatch January 23, 2025

By Zainab Suleiman Okino In February 2017, an earlier analysis critically examined the erosion of American democratic principles under Donald Trump’s initial presidency, highlighting the systematic dismantling of diversity and civil liberties. The original critique centred on Trump’s controversial policies—notably the travel ban targeting specific nationalities

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N10tr revenue: A perspective into NNPC Ltd’s trajectory of profitability, accountability

Daily Dispatch January 23, 2025

By Ade Faniyi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has been a focal point in Nigeria’s economic discourse, often subjected to scrutiny from critics questioning its operations, transparency, and efficiency. However, under the leadership of Mallam Mele Kyari, the corporation has consistently delivered remarkable results that counter narratives of

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Trump’s Message from God for Africa

Daily Dispatch January 23, 2025

By Azu Ishiekwene It’s hard to argue when U.S. President Donald Trump says that God saved him to save America. Not only is a rational argument often suspended or lost when God enters the matter, but Trump’s return as the 47th president defies logic. A leader’s job is never done. But how do you rationally […]