NEWS

Nigeria, China Deepen Cultural, Media and Technology Ties as Dialogue of Civilisations Takes Centre Stage

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in culture, media, science and technology, with officials from both countries emphasizing dialogue, mutual respect and people-to-people exchanges as critical pillars for building stronger bilateral relations and

Politics

Lagos APC Ticket Crisis Escalates as Agege, Somolu Protests Test Party Cohesion

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

The crisis over the allocation of House of Assembly tickets within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with fresh protests by aggrieved members from Agege Constituency I and Somolu Constituency II exposing widening cracks within the ruling party. What began as dissatisfaction with the outcome of the party’s primary […]

FEATURES

Q1 2026: Tinubu’s Reforms Power Nigeria’s Strongest Economic Indicators in Years

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye Nigeria’s economy is showing strong signs of recovery and expansion, with first-quarter 2026 data indicating that the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are beginning to yield measurable results across key sectors. Recent figures point to a robust economic trajectory, highlighted by increased foreign reserves, improved investor

NEWS

Senate Committee Queries SEDC Over N153 Million Office Rent Expenditure

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

The Senate Committee overseeing regional development agencies has raised concerns over the decision of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to spend N153 million on the rent of a single office. During a budget scrutiny session, lawmakers questioned the justification for the expenditure, describing the amount as excessive and demanding detailed explanations from the

EDUCATION

Abuse, Violence Threaten Safety of Nigerian Schools as FG, EU Launch Fresh Crackdown

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

Schools across Nigeria, once regarded as safe spaces for learning and personal development, are increasingly becoming environments where children face abuse, exploitation and violence, prompting fresh intervention by the federal government and international partners to strengthen accountability and justice for survivors. Alarmed by the growing prevalence of school-related

NEWS

Kenneth Okonkwo Releases Evidence, Insists Obi, NDC Leaders Demanded Payments From Aspirants

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

Renowned actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has released what he terms documentary evidence to double down on his corruption allegations against the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and other Southeast party leaders. Okonkwo insists that aspirants were pressured into making illicit payments to secure tickets during the party’s