FEATURES

Uranium, Sovereignty and the Sahel’s New Chains

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

By Oumarou Sanou Sovereignty is not declared. It is exercised. And in today’s Niger, the uranium convoy rumbling toward Russia tells a story far removed from the revolutionary rhetoric echoing through Niamey. The now-infamous “Madmax Uranium Express,” carrying 1,000 tons of Nigerien uranium to

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Why Shell’s $20 Billion Bet on Nigeria Reflects Growing Confidence in Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

By Sunday Oladapo When Shell Plc announced plans to invest up to $20 billion in Nigeria, it was not just another headline-grabbing foreign direct investment pledge. It was a powerful signal that Africa’s largest economy is regaining the trust of global capital, and that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s (PBAT) reform agenda is beginning to resonate […]

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Benue’s Quiet Turnaround: How Governor Hyacinth Alia Is Rewriting the State’s Story

Daily Dispatch January 25, 2026

Away from the glare of national headlines and the usual politics of loud self-praise, a profound transformation is taking place in Benue State. Under the leadership of Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, policies and projects that once existed only on paper are now materialising into concrete economic and social gains. What is emerging is not […]

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Likely Victims of Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf’s Defection and Its Implications for HRH Sanusi

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s looming defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is more than a routine political realignment. In Kano State, where politics, tradition, and influence intersect delicately, the move is set to trigger a chain reaction with far-reaching consequences. Beyond party structures and electoral

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From gun-blazing to partners: Appraising President Tinubu’s diplomatic masterclass

Daily Dispatch January 24, 2026

By Dada Olusegun In the volatile theatre of international relations, where a single tweet or a misplaced word can trigger a diplomatic meltdown, the hallmark of authentic leadership is the ability to maintain composure under fire. Recently, Nigeria found itself at the centre of such a storm. Following intense pressure, United States President Donald Trump […]

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Nigeria’s Humanitarian Reset Will Succeed Only If Local Leadership Takes Centre Stage

Daily Dispatch January 22, 2026

By Dr. Bernard M. Doro and Mohamed M. Malick Fall Nigeria is entering a pivotal moment in its humanitarian response journey.As one of eight transition countries in the global Humanitarian Reset, Nigeria faces a stark reality: humanitarian needs remain persistently high, while international funding continues to drastically shrink. This tension is forcing a necessary