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Rule of Law, Nigeria’s only hope of survival (1)

Daily Dispatch October 11, 2026

By Hassan GimbaOriginally published in December 2021, this article is being republished because its concerns about the rule of law, insecurity, and the fear ordinary Nigerians experience remain relevant today. It serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect citizens, uphold

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(The Arbiter) US-Israeli War on Iran: The Honey Badger of Nations (2)

Daily Dispatch August 2, 2026

By Hassan Gimba America, or Trump (these days they are interchangeable), fresh from bullying Venezuela, arrogantly thought it could replicate that in Iran. Seeing that Iran had a different chemistry from Venezuela, it devised a more sinister approach. It killed the country’s spiritual leader and a string of its military leaders. It thought the regime […]

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How I returned from the Gate of the other World (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4): Readers’ comments (II)

Daily Dispatch June 7, 2026

By Hassan Gimba Salam Hassan just finished reading the trilogy with a teary eye. I must confess I don’t remember my getting you a contract in 1994, but I remember that your late father, one of the most humane persons I have met, tied our hands together. But most importantly, what your late mother did […]

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How I returned from the Gate of the other World (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4): Readers’ comments (I)

Daily Dispatch May 31, 2026

By Hassan Gimba Amazing experience, my brother, count yourself lucky to have been in Al Shifa hospital. What amazes me most is the fact that despite the gravity of your sickness, you were able to note the details of staff and what went around you. Even in sickness, you were still with that razor-sharp brain. Kois. […]

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The Arbiter: How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (4)

Daily Dispatch May 24, 2026

The nurses at Al Shifa Hospital in Makkah are well-trained, diligent and passionate about their work. They are very active as well. When I started to come around — returning to this world through the gate of the other world — I imagined the hospital as an army unit and the nurses as soldiers. Mostly […]

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The Arbiter: How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (3)

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

By Hassan Gimba I want to believe Allah (SWT) brought me back to read my scorecard. He does that whenever He wants. All the more reason to forgive those who transgressed against you and seek forgiveness from those you have hurt. Importantly, to continue doing the good things one has been doing for humanity, as […]