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Yakubu Arrives in Qatar as Nigeria’s Ambassador, Begins Diplomatic Mission

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has arrived in Doha to formally assume his duties as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar. Yakubu landed in the Qatari capital on Wednesday and was received at the airport by Ibrahim Fakhro, Director of the

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Nigeria at Critical Crossroads in Fight Against Drug Menace, UNODC Warns

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that Nigeria has reached a critical juncture in its fight against illicit drugs and must simultaneously confront long-standing drug-related challenges while adapting to emerging threats posed by synthetic substances, sophisticated trafficking networks and digital illicit markets. The warning came on Friday in

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OHCSF Approves NIMC Scheme of Service, Introduces New Career Cadres

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has approved a dedicated Scheme of Service for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), marking a major institutional milestone and the first such framework in the Commission’s history. NIMC described the approval as a significant achievement that reflects ongoing reforms under the […]

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NDLEA, UNODC Unveil Weeklong Activities for 2026 World Drug Day

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have announced a weeklong lineup of activities to mark the 2026 World Drug Day, with the anti-narcotics agency pledging to intensify efforts against drug trafficking networks and their financial operations. The programme was unveiled during a joint press […]

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FG Considers Embedding Journalists in Military Operations

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of the country’s security challenges. The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed the proposal on Thursday at the National Security

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Police Conclude Security Deployment, Activate Emergency Line Ahead of Ekiti Governorship Election

Daily Dispatch June 19, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has completed security deployments and operational arrangements for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, assuring residents of adequate protection and a peaceful voting process. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police said security personnel and