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ACBF, Gates Foundation Urge African Governments to Invest in Leadership for Sustainable Reforms

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

…Say technical expertise alone cannot transform public institutions The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have called for increased investment in leadership development across Africa’s public sector, saying technical expertise, sound

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Lere Olayinka: Some Presidential Candidates Are Not Contesting To Win 2027 Election But To Make An Impression

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

Lere Olayinka, spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said some presidential candidates in the 2027 election are not contesting with the intention of winning but to register their presence and make an impression. Olayinka stated this during an interview on Arise News on Friday while discussing the political landscape […]

TECHNOLOGY

NASENI Marks Three Years of Transformation Under Khalil Halilu With 40+ Products and 50 Partnerships

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has marked three years of institutional reforms under its Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, highlighting progress in technology commercialisation, local manufacturing and industrial development. Halilu assumed office in September 2023 and has since

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Kwankwaso Mourns Emir of Gumel Ahmad Muhammad Sani II

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Emir of Gumel, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmad Muhammad Sani II. Kwankwaso, in a condolence message, described the late monarch as a distinguished and far-sighted leader who devoted more than 45 years […]

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ICPC Fires Security Officer Over Alleged ‘Backdoor’ Visit To El-Rufai In Custody

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly dismissed a member of its internal security team for allegedly allowing Aichatou Assabe el-Rufai, one of the wives of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, to gain unauthorised access to her husband while he was in custody. The security officer, identified as Daniel […]

NEWS Politics

Obi Vows to Defend His 2027 Mandate

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2026

…. Rejects Repeat of IREV Glitches Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has declared that he is prepared to defend his votes in the 2027 general elections, urging his supporters to remain vigilant throughout the electoral process. Obi, who spoke while addressing supporters ahead of the 2027 elections, said he would not […]