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APC Clarifies Position on Shettima’s 2027 Running Mate Status

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially clarified its position on the role of Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s position, which has triggered fresh political discussions across the

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Breaking: Tinubu Hails Rescue of Oriire Abducted Pupils, Teachers

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

…. Commends Security Agencies President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, commending the military, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force for securing their freedom after 56 days in captivity. In a statement issued on […]

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Breaking: Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom + video

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

Pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in the Oriire area of Oyo State have regained their freedom. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced their release in a post on his X handle on Friday. Onanuga confirmed that all the kidnapped pupils and teachers had been freed, bringing […]

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NDLEA Arraigns Drug Kingpin, Three Mexicans over N480bn Meth Factory Hidden in Ogun Forest

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has arraigned an alleged drug kingpin, three Mexican nationals and six other suspects over what authorities describe as one of the largest clandestine methamphetamine production facilities ever uncovered in the country, with drugs valued at more than N480 billion on the international market. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)

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NIMC, NIPOST Integrate Identity, Digital Address Systems to Revolutionise Public Service Delivery

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have launched a landmark initiative to integrate Nigeria’s National Identification Number (NIN) database with the country’s digital postcode system, a move expected to significantly transform public service delivery, strengthen digital governance and accelerate economic inclusion.

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The Kano Model Comes of Age: Faith Leaders Become Africa’s Firewall Against Disinformation

Daily Dispatch July 10, 2026

By Senator Iroegbu Months ago, these pages made an argument that ran counter to conventional wisdom. Nigeria’s most effective answer to disinformation may not be found inside government ministries or technology companies, but in an unlikely place: the mosque, the church and the traditional palace. That idea was named the Kano Model, a simple but […]