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2027: Ex-Presidential Candidate Adesanya-Davies Dumps Former Position, Backs Tinubu

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2026

Princess Prof. Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies (PMA) has announced the establishment of a campaign team to mobilise support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The development represents a shift in the political direction of the PMA Campaign organisation, which

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How And Why Sunrise Lost $2.35 Billion Claim Against Nigeria

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2026

By Garba Shehu,Former Presidential Spokesman. There are good reasons why Leno Adesanya and his company, Sunrise Power Transition Company lost their case at the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC, an outcome that sparked widespread nationwide celebrations across Nigeria. The ICC threw out the USD 2.35 billion claim by Sunrise on the Mambila Hydro Electric Power […]

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Tinubu Sets October 1 Target For Lower Transport Fares

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2026

….Cites CNG Savings Across Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed renewed efforts to ensure that more Nigerians begin to benefit from lower transportation costs through the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme from October 1. Tinubu disclosed this in an update on the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, saying the objective was

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FG Sets Up 10-Member Panel To Probe Deaths Of 37 In NSCDC Custody

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2026

….Suspends 20 Officers The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the constitution of the committee following President Bola Ahmed

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NiDCOM Audit: NIDO Demands Answers, Board Constitution Over 13 Queries

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2026

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Worldwide has demanded full accountability from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) over 13 audit observations contained in the Auditor-General for the Federation’s report on non-compliance and internal control weaknesses in federal government agencies. NIDO Worldwide also called for the immediate constitution and

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NDLEA Dogs Get German Upgrade for Drug Detection Operations

Daily Dispatch September 19, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified efforts to strengthen its ability to detect concealed narcotics at Nigeria’s entry points, putting its canine handlers through specialised retraining by German technical experts. The refresher course, organised in collaboration with Germany’s Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), focused on improving the ability of NDLEA