NEWS

Tinubu Weighs Automatic Senate Tickets for Loyal Lawmakers Ahead of 2027 — Kebbi Governor

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is considering backing automatic Senate tickets for select lawmakers in the 2027 elections, in what is being framed as a move to preserve stability within the National Assembly. This was disclosed by Nasir Idris, who spoke to political stakeholders in Kebbi State,

NEWS

N’Assembly Hails 2025 Reforms as Springboard for Economic Rebound

Daily Dispatch January 1, 2026

The National Assembly has described 2025 as a watershed year for Nigeria, saying sweeping reforms across taxation, governance, electoral administration and security have positioned the country for economic recovery in 2026. In an end-of-year address, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the legislature partnered with other arms of government to push through critical

FEATURES

Lighting Up Ado Ekiti: How Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele Is Reimagining Urban Life After Dark

Daily Dispatch November 28, 2025

By OOlumide Bajulaiye For years, the people of Ado Ekiti have dreamt of a city that truly comes alive at night—safe, vibrant, and illuminated. Today, that dream is taking shape as major roads in the Ekiti State capital now glow under newly installed solar-powered street lights, a project facilitated by the Senate Leader of the […]

EDUCATION

Senate passes landmark Bill jailing lecturers up to 14 years for sexually harassing students

Daily Dispatch November 5, 2025

A bold stand against the abuse of power in Nigeria’s universities reverberated through the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers passed a landmark bill imposing prison terms of up to 14 years for lecturers found guilty of sexually harassing students. The Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025—sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, […]

NEWS

Ekiti 2026: APC Endorses Governor Oyebanji as Consensus Candidate

Daily Dispatch October 27, 2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, as its consensus candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial election in the state. The motion for Oyebanji’s affirmation was moved in Ado-Ekiti on Monday by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Stephen […]

COLUMNS

The 10th Senate, Nigeria at 65, and legislative imperative

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

By KEN HARRIS, EsqAt 65, Nigeria finds itself in a reflective mood, and rightly so. Independence anniversaries are not just occasions for parades, gun salutes, and flag-waving. They are moments when nations pause to take stock, to ask if their institutions have matured in wisdom, steadiness, and service to the people. With this understanding, it […]