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Monguno is damned in translation, By Azu Ishiekwene

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2021

Last week, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mohammed Babagana Monguno, stripped the government bare in public only to try hiding the ugly sight with fig leaves shortly after. The pathetic damage control didn’t work. Monguno, a retired major general, told the BBC Hausa service in an

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Responsibilities of the State for a Stable Democratic Polity in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

Daily Dispatch March 15, 2021

By Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, OFRProfessor, Department of Political Science, Bayero University, Kano ProtocolIntroductionIn the philosophical and ideological traditions of the western liberal democracy, which Nigeria emulates, the primary responsibilities of the State for a stable democratic polity are four (4) as follows:1. Protecting lives and property of citizens2.

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Much Ado About Hijab, By Hassan Gimba

Daily Dispatch March 14, 2021

Hijab. This five-letter word has refused to take leave of our public discourse for long. Many female Muslims all over the world love to don the garb because they are fulfilling a part of the injunctions of their religion. But some Christians will have none of it. No one can say why. It may, perhaps, […]

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Azuka Okwuosa: Yesterday’s Godson In Today’s Governorship Race With His Godfathers

Daily Dispatch March 10, 2021

Anambra State is eight months away from a governorship election, many are hoping will take the state to the next level. The people want nothing but the best because it is the only way the state can get to the desired next level. Therefore, the best for the state cannot be a neophyte, a learner. […]

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Prof Osinbajo SAN, GCON @ 64 – A Gentleman’s Gentleman, By Wahab Shittu

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2021

Today prof Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo SAN,GCON, the vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria clocks 64 years.This Quintessential professor of Law,with speciality in the Law of Evidence is also an eminent Senior Advocate of Nigeria as well pastor of the Redeemed Church of God. Significantly he serves today as the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Beyond Gender, By Issa Aremu

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2021

“I feel ready to go.” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala On the 1st of March, a good working Monday, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Finance Minister and the first woman and African to be appointed as Director-General of the World Trade Organization ( WTO) resumed her first day of work as WTO chief. In welcoming her, the trade […]