NEWS

NSA Nuhu Ribadu Mourns the Passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, Mother of Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family and mother of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been

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El-Rufai’s Mother Dies After Prolonged Illness

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma. The news of her passing was disclosed on Friday by her grandson, Bello El-Rufai, who currently represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. According to the family, the late Hajiya Umma had […]

BUSINESS

Burundi Presses Nigeria to Resume Crude Oil Supply, Seeks Deeper Economic Partnership

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

The Ambassador of Burundi to Nigeria, Edward Nduwimana, has urged Nigeria to urgently resume the supply of crude oil to his country, warning that the suspension of the long-standing energy arrangement has continued to impact Burundi’s ability to address its energy deficit. Nduwimana made the appeal during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, where he […]

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UN Launches Ambitious 2026–2030 Country Programme to Strengthen Nigeria’s Security, Justice, and Public Health

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

…Drug Abuse Escalates into National Crisis, NDLEA Warns The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Friday launched its most ambitious Country Programme for Nigeria, covering 2026–2030, aimed at strengthening criminal justice, countering organized crime, promoting public health, and reinforcing the rule of law. Delivering the keynote at the launch in Abuja, the

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ECOWAS Court Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan to Deepen Justice, Regional Integration

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan designed to strengthen the rule of law, expand access to justice and deepen regional integration across West Africa. The plan, which will run from 2026 to 2030, was officially launched on Friday in Abuja, where the leadership of the court outlined a bold […]

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NSCDC Unveils Five-Year Strategy to Strengthen National Security

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abubakar Audi has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening national security, boosting operational efficiency and enhancing professionalism within the Corps. Speaking at a high-level meeting with commanding officers from state formations across the country,