NEWS

Atiku Vows to Reopen Nigeria’s Land Borders If Elected President in 2027

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the promise during a Hausa-language interview with the BBC, where he outlined

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Two Years In Office: Why Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi Has Become a Defining Figure in Nigeria’s Security Reforms

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye As Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), marks two years at the helm of Nigeria’s foremost intelligence agency, his tenure provides an opportunity to reflect on the evolving role of intelligence in the country’s security architecture. At a time when Nigeria continues to confront terrorism,

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Tinubu, Governors Move to Cut Transport Fares Nationwide From October 1

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced plans by the Federal Government and state governors to reduce transportation fares nationwide, with effect from October 1, 2026. Tinubu disclosed this on Thursday following discussions with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, saying the governors had agreed to take immediate measures to bring down the cost of intra-state transportation

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Cuba Takes ‘Hunger Blockade’ Claim to UN Security Council

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

…Accuses US of Deepening Crisis …Havana says fresh sanctions are obstructing food, medicine supplies as Washington tightens pressure on Cuban economy Cuba has taken its escalating confrontation with the United States to the United Nations Security Council, accusing Washington of worsening hunger and humanitarian hardship on the island through its long-standing

NEWS

Fubara: My Projects Will Give APC Edge in Rivers 2027

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said his administration’s infrastructure projects across the state could give the All Progressives Congress (APC) a significant advantage in the 2027 general elections. Fubara said the visible impact of his administration’s projects would provide APC candidates with concrete achievements to campaign with when they approach

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Tinubu’s Educational Credentials Debate Becoming ‘Psychotic’ — Patrick Doyle

Daily Dispatch August 27, 2026

Nollywood actor and veteran broadcaster Patrick Doyle has weighed in on the recurring controversy surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s educational credentials, describing the continued focus on the issue during election cycles as excessive. Doyle made his position known in a post on his Facebook page while commenting on renewed discussions about the President’s