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Tinubu Submits APC Nomination Forms for 2027 Presidential Race

Daily Dispatch May 7, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially submitted his presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The forms were submitted at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja by Vice President Kashim Shettima, marking a

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Diplomacy is not a joyride: The argument against ignorance

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

By Uche Nnadozie Erasmus Ikhide’s essay is not the bold indictment it aspires to be; it is, rather, a textbook example of emotional maximalism untethered from the realities of international diplomacy. It confuses outrage for insight, theatrics for substance, and—most critically—ignorance for moral authority. Let us begin with the central claim: that President Bola Tinubu’s

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Tegbe: A Square Peg In A Round Hole?

Daily Dispatch May 4, 2026

By Kazeem AkintundePresident Bola Tinubu on Thursday last week, named Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as his new Power Minister. He also forwarded his name to the Senate for approval and confirmation. Tegbe came into the picture after Adebayo Adelabu resigned from Tinubu’s cabinet to contest for the Oyo State Governorship seat. Adelabu, after more than two […]

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Tinubu Declares 2027 Re-Election Bid, Blames Critics for ‘Weaponising Insecurity’

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has announced his intention to seek re-election in 2027, pushing back against critics whom he accused of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political gain. Speaking during a meeting with Caleb Mutfwang and other stakeholders from Plateau State, Tinubu alleged that certain actors were deliberately amplifying insecurity to weaken his

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Nigeria Moves to Reinforce Global Diplomatic Presence with Deployment of 25 Ambassadors

Daily Dispatch April 17, 2026

Nigeria is poised to deepen its diplomatic footprint worldwide as the Federal Government concludes arrangements to deploy a new batch of 25 ambassadors to strategic missions abroad, marking a significant step in the country’s renewed foreign policy drive. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while […]

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Breaking: Tinubu Signs ₦68.32 Trillion 2026 Budget, Extends 2025 Spending Deadline

Daily Dispatch April 17, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the 2026 Appropriation Bill, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion, while also extending the implementation period of the 2025 budget to June 30, 2026. The Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The newly signed budget […]