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Korean Food Culture Gains Ground in Nigeria as Male Chef Breaks Hansik Contest Barrier

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

Nigeria’s growing fascination with Korean culture took a significant leap in Abuja as Victor Mac-Adonai emerged winner of the third edition of the Hansik cooking competition, becoming the first male champion since the contest began. The event, organised by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria,

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NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Dry Fish Heads, Seizes Fentanyl, Meth in UK-Bound Shipments

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a suspected international drug trafficking network after intercepting cocaine concealed inside the heads of imported dry stock fish in Lagos, while also seizing dangerous narcotics hidden in parcels bound for the United Kingdom. A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi

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Bangladesh Envoy Seeks Stronger Nigeria Ties, Laments Low Bilateral Trade

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, Miah Md. Mainul Kabir, has expressed concern over the relatively low volume of trade between the two countries, describing it as far below its actual potential despite the strong diplomatic ties that have existed for decades. Kabir made the remarks in Abuja while addressing guests at the celebration […]

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El-Rufai’s Bereavement: Northern Christian Youths Praise Tinubu, ICPC for ‘Humanity Above Politics’

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

A northern Christian youth group has praised the decision of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to allow former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai time to mourn and bury his late mother, describing the move as a reflection of the leadership style of President Bola Tinubu In a press statement issued […]

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FG Launches Unified Framework to Streamline Aid, Drive Poverty Reduction

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

The Federal Government has introduced a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty reduction system, unveiling a unified framework aimed at ending years of disjointed interventions and guiding vulnerable citizens from survival toward self-reliance. The announcement followed a four-day National Technical Workshop in Abuja, where the Minister of Humanitarian

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Tinubu at 74: Araraume Hails President’s Reform Agenda, Leadership Style

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

A leading figure of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ifeanyi Araraume, has extended warm birthday wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, applauding his leadership approach and the sweeping reforms introduced since taking office. In a statement released on Saturday, Araraume described the President as a bold and decisive reformer whose policies are reshaping Nigeria’s