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The Oriire Five: The Lives That Paid the Price for Freedom

Daily Dispatch July 13, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye For 57 agonising days, Nigeria waited, prayed and hoped. On May 15, 2026, terrorists stormed a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting pupils and teachers in one of the state’s most traumatic security incidents. Families lived in fear, while

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NIMC: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Identity Ecosystem Through a Robust Legal Framework

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2026

By Kayode Adegoke, PhD The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is strengthening Nigeria’s digital identity landscape with the recent signing of the NIMC Act 2026, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward a secure, inclusive, and technology-driven identity system. The new Act provides a comprehensive legal foundation that enhances the

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WAHO: Stronger Regional Cooperation Vital to Safeguard West Africa’s Health

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2026

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has marked its 39th anniversary with a bold declaration that the future of healthcare in the ECOWAS region hinges on stronger regional cooperation, sustainable financing, technological innovation and preparedness against emerging health threats. In a landmark anniversary statement issued by the Economic Community of West African

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A New Approach to the Fight Against Insecurity: Commendations to the DSS and Other Intelligence Agencies

Daily Dispatch July 11, 2026

By David Akoji The recent safe rescue of the kidnapped teachers and pupils from Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State offers Nigerians renewed hope that the country’s security architecture is evolving beyond conventional methods. While many security successes often remain unknown to the public, this operation has provided a rare glimpse into the power […]

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The Kano Model Comes of Age: Faith Leaders Become Africa’s Firewall Against Disinformation

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

By Senator Iroegbu Months ago, these pages made an argument that ran counter to conventional wisdom. Nigeria’s most effective answer to disinformation may not be found inside government ministries or technology companies, but in an unlikely place: the mosque, the church and the traditional palace. That idea was named the Kano Model, a simple but […]

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Local content must create value for Nigerians

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2026

By Olu Verheijen For twenty-five years, NOG Energy Week has been one of the rooms where Nigeria tells the truth about energy: what we have promised, what we have postponed, what we have delivered, and what we must now become.This year’s theme speaks of ambition, competitiveness and resilience. I want to add a fourth word: […]