NEWS

Falana Raises Alarm Over Democracy, Security Threats Ahead of 2027 Polls

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Renowned human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has sounded a stark warning over the future of Nigeria’s democracy, declaring that worsening insecurity, growing attacks on free speech and deepening poverty could jeopardise the credibility of the 2027 general

NEWS

Experts Seek New Financing Architecture to Unlock Private Investment in Africa’s Water, Sanitation Sector

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Development experts and stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector have called for a fundamental overhaul of the financing architecture underpinning water and sanitation services across Africa, arguing that the continent’s persistent infrastructure deficit is not primarily a funding problem but an institutional failure that continues to discourage

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 security strategy amid growing concerns over food sovereignty, public health and

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, […]