NEWS

Nigeria Mourns 21 Killed in China Landslide

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

….Reaffirms Strategic Partnership The Federal Government has extended its condolences to the Government and people of China following the devastating landslide that struck Tanchang County in Gansu Province, killing at least 21 people and leaving several others affected, as Abuja

FEATURES

Haq Ka Pani: Reclaiming India’s Rightful Share

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

Mr. Atul Jain, Former Chairman,Central Water Commission. The Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Independence Day assertion last year that- “Haq ka pani will serve Indian farmers”- marks a decisive shift in India’s approach to the Indus Waters. Far from being a departure, it is a long-overdue correction of historical restraint that has disproportionately disadvantaged India while

NEWS

EU, Switzerland, France, Develooment Partners Back Yobe’s Shift from Humanitarian Relief to Long-Term Recovery

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

The European Union, the Swiss Government, the French Development Agency (AFD), Germany’s development agency (GIZ), the United Nations and other international partners have reaffirmed their commitment to helping Yobe State move beyond humanitarian relief towards long-term recovery, resilience and sustainable development for communities affected by conflict, displacement and

NEWS

FG Moves to Stem Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration as Over 1,000 Nigerians Return from Crisis Routes

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled a renewed strategy to curb irregular migration and dismantle human trafficking networks, warning that worsening economic hardship and the growing use of digital platforms by traffickers are exposing more Nigerians, particularly women and young people, to exploitation across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The renewed

HEALTH

MSF Ends Kano Diphtheria Emergency Mission After Vaccinating 835,000 Children

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

The humanitarian medical organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders, has concluded its three-year emergency response to the devastating diphtheria outbreak in Kano State after supporting the vaccination of more than 835,000 children, describing immunisation as the key factor behind the sharp decline in infections. The organisation, however, warned

LEAD STORY 2

Speaker Abbas over rules Attempt to Summon President Tinubu

Daily Dispatch July 8, 2026

….Insists House Must Follow Approved Motion Speaker of the House of Representatives,Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Wednesday over ruled efforts by opposition lawmakers to smuggled a motion summoning President Bola Tinubu to appear before the House over delays in releasing funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for budget implementation. Speaker Abbas’