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A Fight You Can’t Fight, Don’t Start It — Wike Mocks Makinde

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2026

“A fight you can’t fight, don’t start it,” the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, declared on Monday as he took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, in a

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Elumelu Celebrates Birthday by Expanding Support for 3,200 African Entrepreneurs

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2026

Nigerian business leader and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has marked his birthday with a renewed push to empower young entrepreneurs across Africa, announcing 3,200 beneficiaries for the 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). The announcement, made in Abuja, forms part of Elumelu’s annual reflection on impact and purpose, reinforcing his

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CDHR Condemns Deadly Boko Haram Attack in Borno, Demands Security Overhaul

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2026

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has strongly condemned the recent deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, describing it as a grave violation of fundamental human rights and a failure of the nation’s security system. In a statement issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on March […]

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Nigeria’s Terror Ranking And ‘Docile’ South West Governors

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde The 2026 Global Terrorism Index report (GTI), released last week by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), shows that Nigeria experienced the largest year-on-year increase in terrorism-related deaths globally. The surge propelled Nigeria to fourth place on the index, trailing only Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger. In 2025, Nigeria was ranked

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Tinubu Vows Stronger Security Push, Seeks Global Support to Protect Nigerians

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackle insecurity across the country, declaring that efforts to support vulnerable citizens will not be undermined by rising security challenges. Speaking on Sunday in Lagos while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the President said

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Police Debunk Report on Disbandment of Tactical Units Nationwide, Clarify IGP’s Directive

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordered the disbandment of all police units and squads at state commands, describing the publication as a misrepresentation of his directive. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the reports was […]