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Osun State’s Staff Payroll Debacle

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde On August 15th, the people of Osun State will head for the poll to elect a new Governor. The incumbent, Ademola Adeleke, formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will be on the ballot but this time, as the flag bearer of the Accord Party, believing that he deserves a

NEWS

How Tinubu deployed tools of economic progressivism to lift Nigeria out of years of decadent values, profligacy – IMPI

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

The Independent Media and Policy Initiatives (IMPI) has said that President Bola Tinubu caused a turnaround in Nigeria’s economy by deploying tools of economic progressivism. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, IMPI argued that it was the best of way of weaning the country off decades of profligacy. It said, […]

NEWS

Tinubu Celebrates Enoch Adeboye at 84, Praises Spiritual Impact

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, on the occasion of his 84th birthday, describing him as a “spiritual fortress” and one of Nigeria’s greatest gifts. In a statement marking the cleric’s birthday on March 2, 2026, the President commended Adeboye’s […]

Politics

August24news.com Publisher, Ajagbe Declares for Lagos Island Constituency II House of Assembly Seat Ahead of 2027 Poll

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

The Publisher of online news platform August24news.com, Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, popularly known as Omoatitebi, has formally entered the political arena, declaring his intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat representing Lagos Island Constituency II under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ajagbe made

NEWS

NSCDC Mourns Female Officer Who Died During Abuja Training Simulation Accident

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has expressed deep sorrow following the death of Assistant Superintendent of Corps Ogbodo Ene Victoria, who died after sustaining mortal wound during a tactical simulation exercise in Abuja. The tragic incident occurred at the NSCDC National Headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory during a training exercise

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ECOWAS Sounds Alarm Over Gulf Escalation, Warns of Economic Shockwaves for West Africa

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised fresh concerns over the escalating hostilities in the Gulf region, cautioning that a prolonged conflict could unleash severe economic and security repercussions far beyond the Middle East, with Africa among the hardest hit. In a statement issued under the chairmanship of Julius Maada Bio, President […]