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Now, nowhere is safe (2)

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2026

By Hassan GimbaThis article was first published on April 11th, 2022. Last week, we revisited the first part because its message remains as relevant today as it was when it was published. Only that it is now: “No one is safe”, not only “nowhere”, with generals being

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Fubara Celebrates Fathers, Describes Them as Society’s Unsung Heroes

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2026

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has paid tribute to fathers, describing them as the unsung heroes whose sacrifices and resilience constitute the foundation of stable families and a prosperous society. In a goodwill message to mark the 2026 Father’s Day celebration, the governor said fathers play indispensable roles in nurturing families and strengthening

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King’s College London Opens Fully Funded Online Health Programme for Nigerian Students

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2026

Nigerian secondary school graduates seeking a pathway into higher education and careers in healthcare have been offered a fresh opportunity as the Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education at King’s College London has opened applications for a fully funded Foundation Certificate in Applied Health. The one-year programme, which begins on September 14, 2026, is being

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Sowore’s Attack on NUJ Over DSS Chief’s Award Baseless, Threatens Free Speech – Group

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2026

The Centre for Public Integrity has condemned what it described as an “asinine and unwarranted attack” by former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, against the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over its recent “Man of the Year” award to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Oluwatosin […]

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Golden Penny Rewards Dealers at 2026 B2C Dealers and Sales Conference

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2026

….Unveils new Golden Penny Penne 500g, expanding its premium pasta portfolio Golden Penny Foods, the iconic brand of Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN), convened its nationwide dealer network in Lagos on 16 June 2026 for the brand’s annual Dealers Conference, an event that delivered on three fronts: celebrating dealer excellence, launching a new product, and […]

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UN Rights Envoy Flags Deepening Crisis in Nigeria Amid CPC Controversy, U.S. Security Cooperation, and Allegations of Religious Persecution

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2026

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Nazila Ghanea, has warned that worsening insecurity in Nigeria is intensifying fears of religious polarisation, human rights violations, and weakening public trust in state protection. Her remarks followed an 11-day assessment mission across parts of the country, including engagements in Abuja, where