NEWS

2027: Tinubu May Assign Wike Campaign Role In Revised APC Council

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reportedly considering assigning the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, a prominent role in his 2027 presidential campaign structure, including coordinating mobilisation in Rivers State and the FCT. According to a report by Arise News, citing

BUSINESS

Abuja Turns into West Africa’s Deal Room

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2026

…. as 60 Startups Chase $65,000 and $5m Jackpot ….6,000 applied, 60 picked, 20 to pitch live September 30 as ECOWAS bets on innovation to drive integration and jobs The future of West African trade is being negotiated this week not in a summit hall, but on a pitch stage. Sixty of the region’s most […]

NEWS

2027 Elections: Gender advocates seek increased media visibility for women candidates

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2026

Gender advocates and civil society organisations have called for increased media visibility for women contesting the 2027 general elections, saying poor coverage, high nomination costs, violence and party politics continue to undermine women’s participation in Nigeria’s political leadership. The groups made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference themed,

NEWS

CAIDOV Celebrates First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu at 66

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2026

The leadership and entire members of the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV) join millions of Nigerians to celebrate a humanitarian icon, Mother of the Nation and First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, as she marks her 66th Birthday Anniversary today, September 21, 2026. CAIDOV, as […]

FEATURES

Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema at 69: A Legacy of Service

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2026

By – Oluwabusola Olawale, (Head of Media Team to Former Governor Ibrahim Shehu Shema.) On September 22, 2026, Dr. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, CON, FNIM, former governor of Katsina State, will mark his 69th birthday. Known for his modesty, Shema consistently avoids discussions of personal or public achievements. For that reason, I take it upon myself each […]

NEWS

CP Abayomi Shogunle, Prof Tayo Popoola, Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, Lanre Arogundade to speak at GOCOP 2026 conference

Daily Dispatch September 21, 2026

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced four panellists for its 10th annual conference, scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lagos. The panellists are Dr Abayomi Shogunle, Commissioner of Police, Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Force Headquarters, Abuja; Prof Tayo Popoola, Head of the Department of Mass Communication,