Politics

Yobe South Eyes Political Reawakening Ahead of 2027 Polls

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

With the 2027 general elections drawing nearer, political momentum is building across Yobe South Senatorial District, which includes Potiskum, Fika, Nangere, and Fune Local Government Areas. The growing activity highlights rising concerns over inclusion, fairness, and what many describe as

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FCCPC and digital theft: time to act

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

By Segun Adediran For those who studied Economics at the Ordinary Level in the 1970s, the name O.A. Lawal likely rings a bell. His seminal work, O’ Level Economics of West Africa, outlines the four pillars of production—land, labour, capital, and enterprise—as the essential resources for creating value. Centuries earlier, in 1776, Adam Smith published […]

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Gov. Mbah Lauds DSS Over Arrest of High-Risk Criminals

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

…..Pledges continued Support to State Security Apparatus Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of high-profile kidnappers and gunrunners in the state.He gave the commendation during a visit to the Agency’s State Headquarters on April 5, in Enugu. The Governor expressed

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Black Palm Sunday Killings: Nigeria at Moral Crossroads as 34 Christians Slain in Jos — NSCEA

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2026

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) has condemned the killing of 34 Christians in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, describing the incident as a national tragedy and a defining moment for Nigeria’s moral and security direction. In a press release issued by its Elders’ Council and signed by Secretary Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies, the council […]

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TV, Radio Stations Owners Disown IBAN Over Threat To Boycott Wike’s Media Engagements

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2026

Some owners of television and radio stations have dissociated themselves from the statement by the Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN), threatening boycott of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s media engagements should he failed to retract his comment on Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye and issue a public apology.

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Bandits plan reprisals after heavy losses in military, Zamfara Volunteer Force operations that killed Ado Aliero’s son, 65 others

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2026

By: Zagazola Makama Armed bandits are reportedly planning coordinated retaliatory attacks across parts of Zamfara State following recent large-scale security operations that resulted in significant losses among their ranks, including the killing of a notorious kingpin’s son and several commanders. The planned reprisals are believed to be linked to sustained offensives