NEWS

DSS Secures 10- year Jail Term Without Option of Fine Against 9 Crude Oil Thieves Arrested in Collaboration With Navy + photos

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo has convicted and sentenced nine out of 19 persons arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for crude oil theft in Akwa Ibom State. Delivering judgment on Monday, the presiding Judge, Justice Joy Ikpeme found the convicts guilty on two

NEWS

FG Moves to Mainstream Gender-Responsive Budgeting in 2027 Budget

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to institutionalise gender-responsive planning and budgeting across ministries, departments and agencies, with the 2027 national budget expected to reflect the new approach. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Deborah Odoh, disclosed this at a capacity-building programme on

NEWS

Abiodun Tasks Judiciary on Justice, Accountability, Fairness as 2026/2027 Legal Year Begins

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has charged the state judiciary to uphold justice, fairness, accountability and the rule of law, saying public confidence in democracy depends largely on the ability of institutions to discharge their responsibilities impartially and responsibly. Abiodun gave the charge on Monday at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral

FEATURES

2027 Elections: Let’s Not Frustrate CBN’s War Against Inflation

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

By Lawal Nasir As the drums of politics begin to sound again with the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 elections, rallies, billboards, media blitzes and display of constituency projects are set to flood the country. While many, including media owners, see this as a harvest time, an opportunity to make money, the time is […]

COLUMNS

Leadership Man of the Year:Why Abdul Samad, Nduka Matter

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

By Garba Shehu, OON, FNGE,former presidential spokesman. This year, the Leadership newspaper is conferring its prestigious Man of the Year award on two Nigerian icons in recognition of their leadership journeys:Prince Nduka Obaigbena, one of Nigeria’s most famous and admired media figures is a man who shaped, and continues to shape different eras in Nigerian […]

Sport

Sanwo-Olu Aide Flags Off 5th Cycling Lagos

Daily Dispatch September 14, 2026

…. AS AGBO CLINCHES SECOND CONSECUTIVE TITLE The Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development, Mr. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, flagged off the 5th Cycling Lagos at the National Stadium, Surulere, as Agbo Francis emerged champion of the prestigious race for the second consecutive year. The […]