NEWS

NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Combat Fraud, Boost Consumer Protection in Digital Economy

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at safeguarding consumers from fraud and strengthening collaboration between the telecommunications and financial sectors. As NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Combat

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Jonathan Rebuts Atiku, Defends His Record in Office

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to criticism from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, maintaining that he did his utmost while leading the country, even as he acknowledged the inevitability of mistakes in governance. The remarks follow Atiku’s recent television interview, where he characterized Jonathan as inexperienced and implied that this

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NDLEA Secures Court-Ordered Forfeiture of N33.6bn Opioid Haul Intercepted at Onne Port

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking, securing an interim forfeiture order for 17 containers loaded with illicit opioids valued at over N33.6 billion. The order was granted by the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, following a motion ex parte filed […]

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Breaking: FG Files Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters Arrested By DSS

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The Federal government has filed a 13-count charge against seven persons linked to an alleged plot to forcefully overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, terrorize the citizens, and sack democratic governance.Six of the alleged coup plotters were nabbed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The seventh, former Governor Timpre Sylva of Bayelsa State, is on […]

COLUMNS

Pan-Africanism: Beyond Propaganda, Towards Purpose

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Pan-Africanism is regaining visibility in public discourse, but much of its current expression risks straying from its original purpose. As Oumarou Sanou argues, substituting Western influence with that of Moscow or Beijing does not constitute true liberation—it simply replaces one form of dependence with another. This perspective challenges the prevailing narrative and

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Celebrating Our Military’s Jeroic Actions Across Multiple Theatres

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits of members of