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Can we end forced displacement in Nigeria?

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2024

Today, 20 June, is World Refugee Day—a day of demonstrating solidarity with the 120 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes and seek safety elsewhere. Currently, one in every 69 people has been living in exile for an average of 12 years, often in neighbouring low- and

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Azu’s book on monetising media writing: An entrepreneur’s perspective

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2024

By Max Amuchie  In December last year on my last day of work before Christmas I sat alone in my office in Abuja reflecting on my life’s journey. I thought about my years in the media especially the few years since one ventured into entrepreneurship. I remembered my post on Facebook in June 2015 announcing […]

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MFM and erring pastors’ poisonous tales

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2024

By Funmi Branco AS a church, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM) organization is known for its emphasis on holy living, anti-demon fervor, and evangelistic preoccupation. With its investments in the spiritual and social wellbeing of its members, there is no doubt that over the years, it has been placed at a vantage position […]

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Lagos/Ota/Abeokuta: The history of an unlucky Federal Road

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2024

By Zents Sowunmi This OracleZents backed with historical evidence would describe Lagos/Sango Ota/Abeokuta Federal road to Lagos and Abeokuta the Capital of Ogun State as an unlucky Federal road in the history of Nigeria with no attention from those who could make a difference between Abeokuta and Abuja. Why? This only independent link to Abeokuta […]

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Gov. Dikko Umar Radda: The Poster Boy Of Correctness.

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2024

By Abdu Labaran Malumfashi. Recently, Governor Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, PhD, CON, of Katsina State was reported to have rejected a so called ‘gift’ of 100 special breed rams sent to him by a ‘businessman’ for his Sallah slaughter. He was said to have told the person who received the rams on his behalf to […]

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Bongos @ 82: The Oklobian tete syndrome and why Idoma should emulate Bongos & 2Baba

Daily Dispatch June 6, 2024

By Andrew Agbese Those who have met Tuface, now known as 2Baba, admit that he is a very humble and unassuming person who never allows his success to get into his head. For someone from a humble background who has climbed the ladder of success and has become a personification of a grass-to-grace story by […]