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(Analysis) Inside Nigeria’s State Police Reform: What Changes and Why It Matters

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2026

The passage of the constitutional amendment establishing state police by the 10th National Assembly marks one of the most significant security reforms in Nigeria’s democratic history. For decades, calls for state policing have dominated national discourse, with many arguing that the

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Distinguished Ego, Reckless Falsehoods and Senator Oshiomole’s Journey of Self-Destruct

Daily Dispatch June 20, 2026

By Ken Harries Esq There are few spectacles more embarrassing in politics than a man arguing passionately against himself while pretending to be attacking someone else. Psychologists call this cognitive dissonance. The rest of us call it eating your own words without choking. It is a difficult performance. The audience remembers the speech made earlier […]

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Akpabio Confident of APC Victory at Saturday’s Ekiti Governorship Poll

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that Governor Biodun Oyebanji will win his election for a second term as Governor of Ekiti State at this Saturday poll. Akpabio made the remarks on Tuesday at the capital city of Ado-Ekiti during the grand finale of the Governorship campaign of the All Progressives […]

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Akpabio Hails Abdulsalami for Restoring Democracy, Says Lawmakers Are Biggest Beneficiaries

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described members of the National and State Assemblies as major beneficiaries of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s decision to hand over power to a civilian administration in 1999. Akpabio made the remarks on Saturday during the public presentation of three books in honour of General Abdulsalami and the […]

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Democracy Day: Senate President Akpabio Urges Unity, Resilience, Citizen Participation

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

The President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance, and active participation in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. He commended Nigerians for their resilience and support for democracy despite some low moments. In a Democracy Day message

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Tinubu Commissions OSEX Main Carriageway, Vows End To Era Of Abandoned Projects

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Ring Road I Junction to Ring Road II Junction in Abuja, declaring that the era of abandoned public projects has ended. Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President said the completion of the strategic road project underscored […]