NEWS

DSS Releases, Compensates Man Wrongfully Arrested Over Alleged Links With Boko Haram

Daily Dispatch June 27, 2026

The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the immediate release of a man wrongfully linked to Boko Haram terrorists. The setting free followed a DSS investigation review panel that cleared Nura Idris of allegations of collaboration with

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Obasanjo’s Sons Endorse Senator Adeola for Ogun 2027 Governorship

Daily Dispatch June 27, 2026

Two sons of former President Olusegun Obasanjo have endorsed Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, for the 2027 Ogun State governorship race under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the Senate and has emerged as the APC’s consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 election, disclosed that Olugbenga Obasanjo

NEWS Politics

Kwara Group Commends Tinubu for Rejecting Alleged Bid to Endorse Gubernatorial Aspirant

Daily Dispatch June 27, 2026

A group under the aegis of Concerned Kwara Leaders of Thought has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allegedly resisting pressure to endorse what it described as a “controversial and unpopular” aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Kwara State. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the group’s Convener,

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NHRC Raises Alarm Over Rising Drug Abuse, Demands Human Rights-Based Response

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed grave concern over the rising incidence of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria, warning that the growing menace poses serious threats to public health, national security, human dignity and sustainable development. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, made the remarks in a message

BUSINESS

Nigeria Reopening States to Foreign Investors as Regions Regain Economic Powers, Says Ajomale-McWord

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2026

…Customs backs subnational trade diplomacy, says reforms will position country as regional commerce hub Nigeria is gradually returning to an era of stronger regional economies and greater state autonomy, creating unprecedented opportunities for direct foreign investment and economic partnerships with subnational governments, Founder of Global AfriDiplomats, Deji

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U.S. Seeks New Era of Trade, Investment Partnership with Nigeria at 250th Independence Anniversary

Daily Dispatch June 26, 2026

The United States has signalled a strategic shift in its engagement with Nigeria, declaring its intention to deepen commercial relations and treat Africa’s largest economy as a key economic partner rather than an aid recipient. Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Keith Heffern, made the declaration Thursday night in Abuja during a reception […]