NEWS

Philippines Offers Nigeria Gender Equality Blueprint

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2026

…Links Compliance to Government Funding The Philippines has challenged Nigeria to move beyond policy declarations on gender equality and strengthen its laws, institutions and accountability mechanisms to ensure that women’s inclusion becomes an enforceable reality across government.

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JEZCO Is Home: Kidnapped Anambra Business Mogul Joseph Ezeokafor Regains Freedom

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2026

Chief Joseph Ebere Ezeokafor, Chairman of Jezco Group of Companies, has regained his freedom after spending several days in captivity following his abduction in Anambra State. Ezeokafor, a prominent businessman and father of social media personality Joseph Ezeokafor Jr., popularly known as Jowizaza, was abducted by gunmen in the Ifite-Awka area of Awka South Local […]

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Abiodun Saves Buhari Estate from Forfeiture

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

…Delivers 108 Homes …First Lady to commission estate Tuesday Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has rescued the President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta from possible forfeiture and transformed the once-stalled project into a 108-unit modern residential community. The estate, located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, is scheduled to be commissioned on

HEALTH

NDLEA Honours VGADA for Sustained Support in WADA

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recognised the Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) for its sustained commitment to the fight against substance abuse and addiction in Nigeria. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd.), presented a Certificate of Commendation to VGADA on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in recognition of […]

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Atiku Drags Tinubu to Court

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

…Seeks Disqualification Over Alleged Forged NYSC Certificate Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged NYSC certificate. Atiku personally

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ECOWAS Moves to Tear Down Trade Barriers Along Abidjan-Lagos Corridor

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts to dismantle persistent barriers to cross-border trade and movement, bringing Ghana, Togo and Benin together in a high-level push to make one of West Africa’s busiest economic corridors faster, safer and more predictable. The regional bloc held a high-level dialogue and sensitisation programme