NEWS

US Suspends Visa Appointments in Abuja After Ordering Staff Evacuation

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The United States government has cancelled all visa appointments at its mission in Abuja following a directive for certain personnel to leave the country over security concerns. The move comes after the United States Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency staff and their

Politics

Kalu Hints at 2027 Abia Governorship Bid, Plans Formal Declaration in Umuahia

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has indicated his readiness to join the 2027 governorship race in Abia State. Speaking during a visit to Isialangwa, Kalu acknowledged growing calls from supporters urging him to contest, noting that similar appeals had been made in Bende and Obingwa. He explained that while he has […]

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Abiodun Rolls Out 40 SUVs for Ogun Monarchs

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

In a show of appreciation for the support given to his administration, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday distributed 40 brand-new SUVs to traditional rulers to enhance their mobility. The presentation was made during the statutory meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun […]

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Push for Justice Reform Gains Momentum as AGF Backs Practical Legal Training for Young Lawyers

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Nigeria’s drive to strengthen its criminal justice system received a fresh boost on Thursday as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, threw his weight behind practical legal training as a catalyst for reform, urging emerging lawyers to take ownership of the country’s rule of law. Speaking in Abuja through […]

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Nigeria Unveils $1bn Forest Rescue Plan to Combat Climate Crisis, Halt Rapid Deforestation

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Nigeria has launched an ambitious $1 billion forest recovery initiative, signaling one of its most decisive moves yet to confront deforestation, climate change, and the growing threat to livelihoods tied to its shrinking natural resources. The plan, unveiled in Abuja at the National Validation Workshop of Nigeria’s Country Package titled “Securing Nigeria’s Forest Future

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Kwibuka 32: Rwanda Sounds Alarm on Evolving Genocide Ideology, Demands Global Accountability

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Rwanda has issued a powerful warning to the world as it marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, cautioning that the dangerous ideologies that fueled the mass killings have not disappeared—but are mutating in more sophisticated and far-reaching ways. Speaking at a solemn commemoration in Abuja, the Rwandan High Commissioner to […]