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Yewa Obas’ Rejection of Lado’s Gift: Political Neutrality or Risky Gamble?

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2026

By Adesola Omoogun The decision by traditional rulers in Yewa, Ogun State, to reject a gift from governorship aspirant Ladi Adebutu has sparked debate over the role of monarchs in partisan politics and whether the move aligns with the long-standing expectation of royal neutrality. Adebutu,

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Haq Ka Pani: Reclaiming India’s Rightful Share

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

Mr. Atul Jain, Former Chairman,Central Water Commission. The Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Independence Day assertion last year that- “Haq ka pani will serve Indian farmers”- marks a decisive shift in India’s approach to the Indus Waters. Far from being a departure, it is a long-overdue correction of historical restraint that has disproportionately disadvantaged India while

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From Forgotten Ministry to Industrial Powerhouse: How Tinubu and Dele Alake Are Rewriting Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Story

Daily Dispatch July 7, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye For decades, Nigeria’s vast mineral wealth enriched illegal miners and foreign industries while contributing little to national development. Today, a bold policy shift under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of Dele Alake is positioning the solid minerals sector as the next frontier of Nigeria’s industrial revolution. There was

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X-raying China’s innovation-driven push for global economic growth

Daily Dispatch July 5, 2026

World leaders at the 17th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum’s New Champions (Summer Davos) held recently in Dalian City, Liaoning Province, northeast China. By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and slowing growth, China is reinforcing its role in economic resilience

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Beyond Takedowns: Why Nigeria Needs a Whole-of-Society Response to Non-Consensual Intimate Images in the AI Era

Daily Dispatch July 1, 2026

By Michael Olukayode The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently in Lagos launched a campaign on Tackling Online Intimate Image Abuse in the country, an engagement which brought together national authorities, law enforcement, and civil society to:Advance a Nigerian model of response; Strengthen victim support systems; Improve criminal justice and policy

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Every Act of Service Deserves a Story

Daily Dispatch June 30, 2026

As the 2025–2026 Rotary year draws to a close, Ogechukwu Ochuba reflects on serving as Public Image Chair of Rotary International District 9127, the evolution of Rotary’s storytelling, and why communicating service is itself an act of service. By Ogechukwu Ochuba Every day, somewhere in the world, a Rotarian changes someone’s life. A child receives […]