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From Kogi to the Global Stage: Why One Nigerian Innovator’s Second-Place Finish Signals a New Blue Economy for Africa

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

By Danjuma Amodu “My village gave me resilience. The farm taught me patience. The world is simply the next field I have been called to cultivate.” — Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel Long before he stood on a global stage in London, Salifu Eyiojotule Daniel was a young boy growing up in Alagalani, one

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June 12 Democracy Day: Democracy Remains Nigeria’s Surest Path to Peace, Unity — IPCR

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has declared that democracy remains Nigeria’s most reliable pathway to lasting peace, national cohesion and sustainable development, urging both government and citizens to deepen their commitment to democratic values and institutions. In a statement issued ahead of the June 12 Democracy Day commemoration, the

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Breaking: Joint DSS-Army Team Foil Planned Attacks, Kidnap By ESN in Southeast

Daily Dispatch June 11, 2026

….Recover high-calibre arms cache, ammunition The Department of State Services (DSS), backed by troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday foiled plans by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) to attack several security checkpoints, kidnap women, students and children across the Southeast states. A security source disclosed that,

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Dickson to Obedients: Don’t Disparage NDC, Go Form Your Own Party If It’s Easy

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

Former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator, Seriake Dickson, has cautioned supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against undermining the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) while claiming to support the party’s presidential ticket. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme, Dickson dismissed claims that

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FCT Projects Commissioning: Tinubu Urges Abuja Residents to Pay Ground Rent

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

…Other Taxes To Enjoy More Developmental Projects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fulfil their civic obligations by paying taxes, land charges and ground rents, saying such compliance would enable government to deliver more infrastructure projects across the territory. Tinubu made the call

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APC Inaugurates National Campaign Council for Ekiti Governorship Poll

Daily Dispatch June 10, 2026

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday inaugurated the party’s National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election. Leading members of the National Working Committee (NWC) at the inauguration ceremony, Yilwatda charged members of the council to deploy their experience and expertise towards