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Why PR and not propaganda

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2025

By AAli Abare In a democratic society, the relationship between the government and its citizens is built on trust. Public relations in government is not about spinning facts or hiding truths. It is about ensuring that the public knows about the good work being done on their behalf. When a

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Zoning Talk in Kwara: Balancing Regional Voices and Political Aspirations

Daily Dispatch September 17, 2025

By Prince Adekunle Salawu Thomade • Perspectives on Equity and Balance • Moro, Ilorin East, and Ibolo axis in Focus Kwara State’s political landscape has been characterized by the absence of formal zoning for the governorship position since 1999, with no region explicitly barred from contesting across party lines. Despite this, debates around zoning principles […]

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How Governor Sule is redefining trust in Nasarawa

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2025

By Ali Abare In the vibrant and often chaotic landscape of Nigerian politics, the campaign promise is a familiar thread, woven with grand declarations and hopeful visions for a better future. Yet, for many citizens, this thread has worn, worn thin by a long history of pledges that unravel once the elections are won and […]

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Nigeria Fights Back Against Banditry and Insecurity

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

By Senator Iroegbu Kidnapping and banditry remain among Nigeria’s most pressing security challenges. From Zamfara to Kaduna and down to the Southeast, this scourge has disrupted lives, displaced communities, and drained the economy through ransom payments. Despite the grim headlines, recent coordinated security efforts are producing measurable results, offering cautious

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Biodun Oyebanji: Bringing the Renewed Hope Agenda to Ekiti

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2025

By Sunday Oladapo When Biodun Oyebanji was sworn in as Governor of Ekiti State in October 2022, expectations were high. The “Land of Honour and Integrity” had long battled with economic stagnation, unemployment, and infrastructure deficits. Yet, from his earliest days in office, Oyebanji made it clear that his mission was to align Ekiti with […]

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How Shell Devastated Ogoni Land for 70 Years

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2025

By Sunday Oladapo For over seven decades, the Niger Delta’s Ogoni land has borne the heavy cost of oil exploration. What should have been a blessing of natural wealth has instead become a symbol of exploitation, environmental destruction, and corporate impunity—largely at the hands of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). The Beginning of Exploitation Shell […]