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Male Leaders Key to Ending GBV, Changing Harmful Norms in West Africa, FG Says

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2026

The Federal Government, UN Women and development partners on Monday declared traditional, religious and community leaders as indispensable allies in the campaign to end gender-based violence (GBV) and dismantle harmful social norms across Nigeria and West Africa, even as they announced a new

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Marwa Inaugurates Historic Weapons Training for NDLEA Officers

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2026

….Inducts AK-47 Rifles After 36 Years The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Monday formally commenced the induction of assault rifles and advanced pistols into its operational structure for the first time since its establishment 36 years ago, marking a significant shift in its strategy to confront increasingly armed and violent drug trafficking

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Wike Hails Indigenous Contractor, Says Nigerian Firms Can Rival Foreign Counterparts

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Monday declared that indigenous contractors have come of age and are now capable of delivering projects to the same standard as their foreign counterparts, following the successful completion of the Karu road project in Abuja. Speaking during the commissioning of the road by President […]

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Ogun Government Denies Viral Claim of Cabinet Members Prostrating Before Governor Abiodun

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2026

The Ogun State Government has dismissed as false and malicious a viral publication alleging that members of the State Executive Council prostrate before Governor Dapo Abiodun whenever he is displeased with them. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government described the report published by an […]

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Karu township roads: Our interventions injecting life into local economy – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has said that the ongoing construction of road infrastructure across satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was to inject life into the local economy. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the remarks in Abuja on Monday, while inaugurating the newly rehabilitated and expanded Karu township roads. The president said

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NCC Chief, Aminu Maida, is Special Guest of Honour at Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026

Daily Dispatch June 29, 2026

Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would be the Special Guest of Honour at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026 scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at Oriental Hotel, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. The theme of the Roundtable is: Fintech: Driving the Future of Digital Financial