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UK–Nigeria Pact Raises Possibility of Deportations, Ekweremadu’s Fate Uncertain

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

A fresh migration agreement between United Kingdom and Nigeria could pave the way for the repatriation of Nigerians residing in the UK without legal status, including convicted individuals. The deal was formalised during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to the UK and targets

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Alake Pushes for Regional Energy Hubs as Nigeria Secures $2.6bn Mining Investment

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the creation of regional energy hubs across Africa to accelerate mining industrialisation and strengthen supply chains for critical minerals. Alake made the call while speaking at a high-level panel titled “Critical Minerals in Africa: Meeting Global Demand” during the Powering Africa Summit in

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Nigeria Calls for Stronger Africa–Latin America Alliance at CELAC Forum

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Nigeria has urged deeper cooperation between African and Latin American nations, stressing that stronger partnerships among countries of the Global South are essential to navigating growing global uncertainty and building more balanced international relations. Speaking at the CELAC–Africa High-Level Forum in Bogotá, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama

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CSO Condemns Alleged Sexual Violence Against Women at Ozoro Festival, Demands Justice

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

A civil society organisation, Speak Out for Justice Advocacy (SOJA), has strongly condemned the alleged sexual violence against women and girls during a cultural festival in Ozoro, describing the reported incident as a grave violation of human rights and Nigerian law. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the organisation said it was deeply disturbed […]

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NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempts at Lagos Airport, Seizes Large Consignments Across Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in unusual ways, including inside carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier company in Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency also reported major seizures and arrests during

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Oshoffa Mandates Monthly Youth Development Offering in Celestial Church

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has directed all parishes worldwide to introduce a special offering dedicated to youth development every third Sunday of the month. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday by the church’s Head of Communications, AVSE Kayode Ajala. According […]