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Petrol Subsidy ‘Gone’ & Collapsed Forex Rate: The Tinubunomics’ Twins

Daily Dispatch June 6, 2023

The four facts, the demagogues and realityBy Dele Sobowale “Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide, in a strife of truth and falsehood, for the good or evil side” – James Russell Lowell, 1819-1891.Former President Muhammadu Buhari, as the candidate of the All Progressives

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Nigeria: Exit And Entrance Of Dementias (Part 11)

Daily Dispatch June 5, 2023

By Erasmus Ikhide THE unremitting economy crises smudging the nation to its foundation, which we saw coming after the exit of former President Muhammandu Buhari’s tragic presidency, and the upgraded calamity in Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s riotous Presidency from day one, have made Nigerians to conclude that the nation has finally arrived at its own graveyard. […]

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No Honeymoon For President ‘BAT’

Daily Dispatch June 4, 2023

By Kazeem Akintunde Ordinarily, Bola Ahmed Tinubu should enjoy the first few months in office as his ‘honeymoon period’. Our brand-new President, going by the American tradition which seems to have been adopted all over the world, should be learning the ropes of his new office, appointing people that will work with him and getting […]

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Agenda for Mr President

Daily Dispatch June 4, 2023

By Hassan Gimba “So many people are hanging on by the thinnest of threads. Treat people with kindness, you could be that thread.” – John Pavlovitz The above proverbial expression, which alludes to an occasion between Damocles and King Dionysius, may define the situation between Nigerians and their president. Without a doubt, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took […]

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My President: Review Subsidy Removal Policy, Please!

Daily Dispatch June 3, 2023

By Dr. Aliyu U. Tilde Summary: Subsidy is for the everybody. Complete removal is bad for the economy. Suspend removal. Constitute a credible committee to get you actual fuel consumption figures to fix a new price. Maintain some level of subsidy. Disband NNPC management. Your family and friends should stay clear of its forbidden fruit. […]

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May Nigeria never happen to us – my Jalingo story

Daily Dispatch June 3, 2023

By Punarimam Benjamin I honestly can’t explain the excitement I felt about my journey to Jalingo for the new Taraba state governor’s inauguration. The little I know about the newly elected governor Agbu Kefas gave me hope that a new Taraba is possible and I planned not to miss his inauguration. I was told there […]