NEWS

HOMEF, CAPPA Seek Review of GMO Approvals

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

…. Advocate Agroecology as Nigeria’s Food Security Path Civil society organisations have intensified calls for a review of genetically modified organism (GMO) approvals in Nigeria, urging the federal government to adopt agroecology as a cornerstone of the country’s food

NEWS

Youths March, Seek United Front Against Terrorism

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Hundreds of young men and women on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, called on Nigerians, irrespective of their soco-political leaning, to unite against insecurity across the country.The youths said they could no longer stand by and watch what they described as the politicization of insecurity in the country. They called on politicians to […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS NEWS

Israel Deepens Partnership with Nigeria at 78th Independence Anniversary

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Israel has renewed its call for peace across the Middle East while unveiling fresh initiatives aimed at strengthening economic, agricultural and healthcare cooperation with Nigeria. Speaking at celebrations marking Israel’s 78th Independence Anniversary in Abuja, Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, said his country remains committed to the vision of peace

Politics

Kaduna Accord Party Members Rally Behind Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for 2027 Presidency

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Leaders and supporters of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have renewed their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, ahead of the 2027 general election, describing him as a capable leader with the vision to tackle Nigeria’s challenges. The declaration was made during a well-attended rally in Kaduna on Tuesday, where party faithful, […]

NEWS

First Batch of Nigerians Fleeing South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks to Arrive Lagos Thursday

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

The first batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos early Thursday as the Federal Government moves to bring home citizens affected by the violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday that the returnees will depart Johannesburg on Wednesday night aboard an Air Peace […]

NEWS

Shettima Arrives Ekiti to Represent Tinubu, Flags Off Knowledge Zone Project

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday arrived in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on a one-day working visit to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at a series of official engagements in the state. Shettima, who departed Abuja earlier in the day, was received at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport by Ekiti State Governor Biodun […]