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NSCIA wades into Walida–SSS operative controversy

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Wednesday said it has commenced an inquiry into allegations that a male operative of the State Security Service (SSS) abducted a minor from Jigawa State, brought her to Abuja, and impregnated her. The controversy centres on Walida

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Debts Without Light: Exposing the Structural Flaws Fuelling Nigeria’s Electricity Debt Crisis: Why Nigeria Must Reform the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI)

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

By Nick AguleEmail: nick.agule@yahoo.co.ukX: @NickAguleFacebook: Nick Agule, FCA24 February 2026 Overview The recent directive by President Tinubu to scrutinise the financial claims within the power sector is a necessary and timely intervention. The debts reportedly owed to Generation Companies (GENCOs) must be subjected to rigorous verification. As with the former

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Electoral Act 2026 As A Legacy of Akpabio-led 10th Assembly

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

By Ola Awoniyi Parliaments are remembered by the signature Bills that they passed. For the Godswill Akpabio-led 10th National Assembly, one of such Bills is the Electoral Act 2022 (Amendment) Bill 2026, which took it about two years to process. Both the making of the Bill and the eventual Presidential assent attracted so much attention […]

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Just In: Court declines to hear El-Rufai’s bail plea, says application premature

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

A Federal high court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday declined to hear a bail application by the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El’Rufai.The court held that, since the former governor was not yet in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), talking about whether or not to grant him bail […]

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How Nigeria sent back the invoice: A $6.2m arbitration lesson in vigilance

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo It is well known that in the unforgiving theatre of international arbitration, countries are judged by contract documents, not consolatory sentiments. Miss a clause, ignore a test, assume good faith, and the invoice arrives later with interest. This time, Nigeria sent the pesky invoice back. The country secured a significant victory against […]

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FG Welcomes US Congressional Report, Seeks Deeper Nigeria–US Cooperation on Security

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has described a recent report by committees of the United States Congress as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security and stability. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government acknowledged the findings and recommendations contained in the joint report