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Empress Ewa Omowumi Ejiwumi Honors Princess Purity Adorable on Her 10th Birthday

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

Prominent women empowerment advocate and entrepreneur, Empress Ewa Omowumi Ejiwumi, Chief Executive Officer of Ewa Omo Yagba Resources and Founder of Naija Beauty Arena, has joined family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating the 10th birthday of Princess Purity Adorable. The celebration

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Alleged Marriage Struggles of Shekau’s Daughter Spark Debate on Stigma and Identity

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

Reports circulating on social media have claimed that Fatima Shekau, said to be the daughter of late Boko Haram leader Abu Shekau, is facing difficulties finding a husband due to the stigma attached to her family name. According to the reports, Fatima lamented that many men are unwilling to pursue a relationship with her because […]

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390 Killed, 202 Kidnapped, 268,787 Rights Complaints in 31 Days

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

….NHRC Dashboard Reveals Escalating Humanitarian and Security Crisis Across Nigeria The worsening human rights situation in Nigeria came into sharp focus in May as killings, kidnappings, attacks on schoolchildren and a surge in rights violations pushed the number of complaints received by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to a record 268,787, exposing deepening

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Sowore Declared Wanted as Court Withdraws Bail

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has revoked the bail earlier granted to activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear for the continuation of his trial. Justice Mohammed Umar made the order on Tuesday following the absence of […]

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Tinubu Commissions Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters, Urges States to Strengthen Judicial Infrastructure

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to judicial independence and institutional reforms as he commissioned the newly completed 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja, describing the project as a strategic investment in the rule of law and democratic governance. Represented by the Attorney General of

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Senate to Enact Stronger Laws to Tackle Rising Drug Abuse

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

The Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics has thrown its weight behind the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), pledging stronger legislative backing and tougher laws to support the country’s escalating battle against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The commitment came on Monday during a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Chairman of the […]