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Wike Chides Bala Mohammed, Says He’s Always Been Dishonest, Inconsistent

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, as inconsistent in his political stance, revealing that ahead of the recently concluded national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he (Bala Mohammed) approached him

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How Akpabio’s Iconic Personality Resonated In The Uk

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2026

By Joe Iniodu The invitation for a State visit to the United Kingdom extended by the head of its monarchy, King Charles 111 and the wife, Queen Camilla to the President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his spouse, Senator Oluremi Tinubu had all the trappings of splendour , royalty, influence and global attention. […]

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Nigeria Advised to Treat Wildlife Crime as National Security Threat

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2026

Nigeria has been urged to treat wildlife trafficking and illegal exploitation of biodiversity as a major organized crime threat capable of undermining national security, economic stability and sustainable development. The Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Cheikh Touré, gave the warning in Abuja during the commemoration of World

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FG Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays for Easter

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2026

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to enable Christians across the country celebrate Easter. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, according to a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of […]

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Zulum Donates ₦150m to Families of Slain Military Officers

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2026

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has donated ₦150 million to the families of three senior military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks linked to the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East. The governor made the donation during condolence visits to the bereaved families, presenting ₦50 million each to the families of Lt. […]

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ICPC, and not DSS, seizes, detains el-Rufai as court fixes date for bail ruling

Daily Dispatch April 1, 2026

Officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission,  ICPC, on Wednesday seized former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai and took him into their custody shortly after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. THE CONCLAVE reports that el-Rufai was picked ahead of his case with the ICPC on April 14, 2026  […]