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From gun-blazing to partners: Appraising President Tinubu’s diplomatic masterclass

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

By Dada Olusegun In the volatile theatre of international relations, where a single tweet or a misplaced word can trigger a diplomatic meltdown, the hallmark of authentic leadership is the ability to maintain composure under fire. Recently, Nigeria found itself at the centre of such a storm.

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Nigeria’s Humanitarian Reset Will Succeed Only If Local Leadership Takes Centre Stage

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

By Dr. Bernard M. Doro and Mohamed M. Malick Fall Nigeria is entering a pivotal moment in its humanitarian response journey.As one of eight transition countries in the global Humanitarian Reset, Nigeria faces a stark reality: humanitarian needs remain persistently high, while international funding continues to drastically shrink. This tension is forcing a necessary

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Aso Rock’s Kano Dilemma: Abba Is Not the Prize

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is someone known to have a very big ego, but beyond that, he also has a formidable organic structure who are at his beck and call, one he built based on the Kwankwasiyya ideology. And I think it is now clear to Mr. President that the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf […]

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Commander Adamu S. Agya (Rtd.): A New Politics of Service Under the ADC Banner

Daily Dispatch January 21, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye In an era when Nigerian politics is often defined by recycled promises and entrenched interests, Commander Adamu S. Agya (Rtd.) stands out as a different kind of political actor—one shaped by years of disciplined service to the nation and driven by a clear commitment to people-centered governance. A retired Nigerian Navy officer […]

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Russian Houses and the Quiet Trafficking of Africa’s Youth into a Foreign War

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

By Oumarou Sanou What is unfolding across parts of Africa under the banner of cultural exchange is not diplomacy. It is not education. And it is certainly not benign soft power. It is a calculated, morally bankrupt system that exploits African vulnerability and converts cultural trust into military manpower for a war Africans neither started […]

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A Night Of Fear In Minna

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

By Yusuf Ozi-Usman When I arrived in Minna, capital of Niger State on January 18, 2026, I carried the burden in my mind, of the frightening security situation in that state in particular. I had gone to see my nephew and to as usual, have some pep talks with him and his wife, especially in […]