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Why Is the Promise of 60 Years Unravelling?

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2025

By Azu Ishiekwene If the name of the chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), its secretary, or convention date were the subject of a quiz, there would not be a correct answer because answers don’t exist. The best attempt would be an open-ended response: It depends. It either depends on

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Wike v Yerima: Setting A Dangerous Precedent of Illegality Through Emotional Endorsement

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2025

The public space has been engaged with discourse and analysis on the recent engagement between the Honourable minister of FCT and a Naval officer in respect of a supposed unlawful possession and development of a piece of land in Abuja. While some ostensibly displayed utmost pleasure that the minister met his match, some out of […]

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When Mother Nature Makes a Choice, Perfection Is Always at the Centre of It

Daily Dispatch November 13, 2025

By Omiye Olatunbosun I think Mother Nature is doing a reset in the Nigerian system! Recent events seem to suggest that a quiet but powerful correction is underway — one that cuts across class, influence, and perceived immunity. Take, for instance, the Kwam 1 saga. It was more than just a social media uproar; it […]

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Persistent Dedication: China’s 15th Five-Year Plan to Continue the Development Miracle

Daily Dispatch November 11, 2025

By Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai A foreign head of state used to tell Chinese President Xi Jinping, “China has a major advantage, which is always formulating various plans and ensuring they are fully implemented.” One of the most representative examples he noted is the Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development. President […]

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The Place of Governor Ododo in Kogi’s Political Dynamics

Daily Dispatch November 11, 2025

BY ZAINAB SULEIMAN OKINO By virtue of its geographical location, news about Kogi State travels far and wide. Perched at Nigeria’s heart and sharing borders with ten states and the Federal Capital Territory, five in the North and five in the South, Kogi is the country’s great confluence, not just of rivers but of politics, […]

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Trump’s Threat As A Wake Up Call

Daily Dispatch November 10, 2025

By Kazeem Akintunde President Donald Trump of the United States of America is threatening fire and brimstone over what he termed the “persecution of Christians in Nigeria”. He has already directed the Department of War to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria. The American President has also threatened to immediately stop all aid and […]