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Akpabio Hails Abdulsalami for Restoring Democracy, Says Lawmakers Are Biggest Beneficiaries

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described members of the National and State Assemblies as major beneficiaries of former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar’s decision to hand over power to a civilian administration in 1999. Akpabio made the remarks on Saturday during the

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Muslim Media Practitioners Demand Public Holiday for Islamic New Year

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has renewed its call on the federal and state governments to declare the first day of the Islamic calendar, Muharram 1, a public holiday, arguing that millions of Muslims deserve the same recognition accorded Christians on January 1 of the Gregorian calendar. The group made the demand as […]

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Flood Devastates Suspected Boko Haram Hideout in Lake Chad Tumbuns

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

Heavy rainfall has reportedly triggered severe flooding in a suspected Boko Haram enclave located in the Tumbuns area along the shores of Lake Chad, with unconfirmed reports indicating that fighters, women and children may have been killed in the incident. Intelligence sources disclosed that the affected settlement is believed to be linked to a faction […]

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Russia’s African Expendables?

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

•As another Nigerian is buried in Ukraine, Russia’s denials collapse under the weight of the dead By Oumarou Sanou Another Nigerian has been killed in Ukraine, fighting for Russia. Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence identified him as Ayebusiwa Olabode Victor, born in 1992, a son of Ilutitun in Ondo State, who was killed near the settlement of […]

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Kwara Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Hijrah 1448 AH

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

The Kwara State Government has declared Tuesday, 16 June, as a public holiday to mark the commencement of the 1448 Islamic New Year. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, on behalf of the Kwara State Government, said Tuesday signifies the first day of Muharram, the opening month of the Islamic […]

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Tinubu Commissions Abuja Court of Appeal Complex, Says Rule of Law Must Operate From A Befitting Home

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s judiciary, declaring that the rule of law must be supported by modern infrastructure, improved welfare and institutional reforms capable of deepening democracy and enhancing access to justice. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the