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Nigeria Is Resource Rich But Economically Poor!

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

By Nick Agule The United States is budgeting $1.5 trillion for its military alone. Nigeria, by contrast, budgets roughly $40 billion for the entire country for all sectors! Out of that $40 billion, only about $3.5 billion is allocated to defence. Yet, Nigeria and the US are buying missiles and

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2026 proposed budget breakdown released

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

…Prioritises Infrastructure, Security, and Social Services The Federal Government has released the breakdown of the proposed 2026 national budget, outlining key spending priorities aimed at boosting infrastructure development, strengthening security, and improving social welfare across the country. According to the details made public, the Works sector received the

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Tinubu ends decades of risky river, air travel to Bonny – Wike

Daily Dispatch January 8, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ending decades of risky river crossing and expensive air travel to Bonny Island in Rivers State. Wike gave the commendation during his “thank you” visit to Bonny Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. The 37.8 km Bodo-Bonny Road project, […]

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2027: Wike urges other states to replicate Rivers rainbow coalition for Tinubu

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged other States to emulate Rivers State’s rare ability to build a broad-based, cross-party political alliance, for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that no state currently matches the Rivers State “Rainbow Coalition” model ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said […]

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Tinubu orders security agencies to hunt down perpetrators of Kasuwan Daji attack

Daily Dispatch January 4, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the military, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down and arrest those responsible for the recent terrorist attack on Kasuwan Daji community in Niger State. In a directive issued on Sunday, the President instructed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence […]

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THE MYTH OF NUMBERS, THE TYRANNY OF REALITY: Why 2027 Will Not Be 2023—and Why Tinubu Will Prevail

Daily Dispatch January 3, 2026

By Dr. Bunmi Awoyemi There comes a moment in every political epoch when illusion collapses under the sheer weight of arithmetic, geography, and raw political machinery. Nigeria is fast approaching such a moment. The 2027 elections will not be a referendum on sentiment, social media enthusiasm, or the nostalgic fantasies of perpetual opposition. They will […]