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Abiodun Commends Arewa Group, Pledges Support for Empowerment Drive

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering the Arewa community through targeted capacity-building programmes aimed at enhancing their productivity and contribution to society. The governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while

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Tamed at Last: How the Disintegration of the ADC Humbled Seun Okinbaloye and Rufai Oseni.

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The duo of Seun Okinbaloye of Channels TV and Rufai Oseni of Arise TV are among the brightest minds in Nigerian journalism. Both are young, energetic, smart, articulate, and committed to their field. Above all, they are fiery and command a massive social media following, largely comprised of those with anti-government and anti-President Tinubu leanings. […]

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DStv Under Scrutiny as Senate Begins Billing Probe

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the Senate Committee on Telecommunications to investigate the billing structure of DStv, citing concerns over a potentially unfair subscription system affecting millions of Nigerian users. The directive was issued during plenary, where Akpabio questioned the disparity between the company’s operations in Nigeria and

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Zulum meets NPA’s mgt in Lagos, wants Borno’s export capabilities scaled up

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, met with the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) in Lagos on Tuesday during which he discussed opportunities for his state’s local creators to link into the value chain. Zulum’s administration, since 2019, has pushed to diversify Borno’s economy while also creating a conducive environment for business and

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UK Sanctions Target Russian Drone Supply Chains, Migrant Exploitation Networks

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The United Kingdom has unveiled a sweeping new round of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s drone production capabilities and dismantling transnational networks accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to sustain its war in Ukraine. Announced on May 6, 2026, the measures target 35 individuals and entities linked to human trafficking operations and the supply of critical

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Nigeria Pushes AI-Driven Governance, Warns Against Risks in Public Sector Adoption

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

Nigeria has stepped up efforts to embed artificial intelligence at the core of public sector governance, with the Federal Government unveiling a sweeping reform agenda aimed at boosting service delivery, transparency, and efficiency across the civil service. The push gained momentum on Wednesday in Abuja as the Office of the Head of the Civil Service […]