COLUMNS

Why Continuity in the National Assembly Leadership Could Benefit Nigeria

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2026

By Ken Harries Esq Democracies are built not only on elections but also on institutions. While elections provide legitimacy, institutions provide stability and growth. The strongest democracies are those that balance the need for accountability with the need for continuity, recognising that

COLUMNS

The National Assembly Open Week: Akpabio’s Push For A More Open Parliament

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

By Malachy Ukpong The inauguration of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has generated widespread discussion among political stakeholders, governance experts, civil society organisations, members of the diplomatic community, students and ordinary Nigerians. The initiative has been described by

Sport

Akpabio Assures Nigerians Insecurity Will Soon End

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2026

…Pledges Senate’s Support for Women’s Golf President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that the country’s security challenges will soon be overcome, assuring Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking decisive steps to restore peace across the nation. Akpabio gave the assurance on Wednesday

FEATURES

From Bills to Impact: How Akpabio Is Advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda

Daily Dispatch July 18, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye Since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has positioned the Senate as a critical partner in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. While the Executive formulates and implements policies, the legislature provides the legal framework that enables those policies to

FEATURES

Akpabio and His Architecture of Vision

Daily Dispatch July 17, 2026

By Ken Harries Esq “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others,” observed Jonathan Swift. Every generation encounters leaders who solve today’s problems, but far fewer produce leaders who design tomorrow’s possibilities. The true measure of visionary leadership lies in the ability to recognise opportunities long before they become obvious, to imagine […]

NEWS

National Assembly Open Week Begins as Akpabio Champions Transparency

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2026

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday declared open the National Assembly Open Week at the House of Representatives Chamber in Abuja. The Open Week event serves as a platform to demonstrate the legislature’s commitment to transparency, strengthen public trust and engage stakeholders in the 10th Assembly’s legislative journey. In his keynote address […]