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Let the Good Define Nigeria, Not the Worst — Buni Urges Reset in National Tone

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

—-Warns against toxic politics, calls for reconciliation, media responsibility, and democratic decorum Yobe State, Governor, Mai Mala Buni has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s political and social discourse, urging citizens and leaders alike to allow the nation’s strengths—not its

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FG Pushes Deeper Reforms in Prisons, Border Security, and Financial Systems

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s correctional system, the deployment of technology to strengthen border security, and the entrenchment of financial integrity across public institutions. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the President and Chairman of

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Tinubu’s Lifetime Salary Approval Sparks Relief as Retired Paramilitary Chiefs Hail ‘Historic Justice’

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s key paramilitary agencies have applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking officers, describing the decision as a long-overdue act of justice that restores dignity to years of national service. The commendation came on Wednesday in Abuja when former Controller-Generals and Deputy

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UNESCO, CWAY Seal Landmark Pact to Transform Adolescent Health, Inclusive Education for Over One Million Nigerian Learners

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

In a significant move poised to reshape adolescent development in Nigeria, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has partnered with CWAY Group to roll out a large-scale initiative targeting improved health outcomes and inclusive learning for young people across key states. The programme, titled “Strengthening Adolescent Health and

COLUMNS

INEC, Amupitan and Public Trust: The Real Brand Lesson in the X-Account Controversy

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

By Nnanke Harry Willie “A lie has no leg, but a scandal has wings.” — Thomas Fuller There are moments when a scandal is not merely a scandal. It is a mirror. The controversy surrounding the alleged X account linked to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is one of […]

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Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Bid as Final Attempt, Cites Experience Over Age Concerns

Daily Dispatch April 15, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to lead Nigeria, drawing mixed reactions from political observers and citizens. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television on Wednesday, Atiku said, “The 2027 election will be my last outing,” noting that he would be […]