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Distinguished Ego, Reckless Falsehoods and Senator Oshiomole’s Journey of Self-Destruct

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2026

By Ken Harries Esq There are few spectacles more embarrassing in politics than a man arguing passionately against himself while pretending to be attacking someone else. Psychologists call this cognitive dissonance. The rest of us call it eating your own words without choking. It is a difficult

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Electoral Act 2026: A New Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2026

The political environment ahead of the 2027 General Elections presents one of the biggest tests of Nigeria’s democracy since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Unfortunately, this test is taking place amid growing concerns about the shrinking space for political competition and the increasing concentration of political power in the hands of the ruling […]

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Russia’s African Expendables?

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

•As another Nigerian is buried in Ukraine, Russia’s denials collapse under the weight of the dead By Oumarou Sanou Another Nigerian has been killed in Ukraine, fighting for Russia. Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence identified him as Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, born in 1992, a son of Ilutitun in Ondo State, who was killed near the settlement of […]

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A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Power Sector: Minister Tegbe’s Brilliant Start

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

By Lateef O. AREMU (Akano Gudugba) Just few days into his tenure, Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, Engineer Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has already begun to illuminate the path towards a more stable and efficient electricity supply for the nation. Sworn into office on June 9, 2026, Minister Tegbe’s initial pronouncements and decisive actions reflect a […]

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Russia’s Role in the Widening Insecurity in Africa

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

By Ipole Amajama The African continent is once again at the centre of a geopolitical storm. From the Sahel to Nigeria, insecurity is spreading at an alarming speed, threatening fragile states and destabilising entire regions. While local dynamics and systemic weaknesses play a role, Russia’s involvement raises troubling questions about its motives and the consequences […]

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From Kogi to the Global Stage: Why One Nigerian Innovator’s Second-Place Finish Signals a New Blue Economy for Africa

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

By Danjuma Amodu “My village gave me resilience. The farm taught me patience. The world is simply the next field I have been called to cultivate.” — Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel Long before he stood on a global stage in London, Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel was a young boy growing up in Alagalani, one of the most […]