HEALTH

Cholera Outbreak Overwhelms Health Facilities in Borno as Nearly 8,000 Fall Ill

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

A rapidly escalating cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria has placed immense pressure on healthcare facilities in Borno State, with nearly 8,000 suspected cases recorded within five weeks and dozens of deaths reported. Health authorities say the outbreak, which began in early May, has

Politics

Stand for the People or Lose Them’ — Kwankwasiyya Chairman Issues Warning to NDC

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

A fresh crisis appears to be brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following a strongly worded letter by the Anambra State Chairman of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Revd Pius Ndubueze Ukachukwu II, accusing the party leadership of mishandling its ongoing primary elections and attempting to sideline aspirants linked to the Obedient and Kwankwasiyya movements. In

BUSINESS

Shettima Sparks Debate, Says Lagos Produced Africa’s Two Richest Men

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred fresh debate over Nigeria’s economic landscape, declaring that Lagos, rather than Kano, was instrumental in producing Africa’s two richest businessmen, Aliko Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu. Shettima made the remark while highlighting Lagos’ role as Nigeria’s commercial hub and a key driver of economic success. “It was Lagos that

NEWS

Senate Moves to Pass State Police Bill, Seeks Constitutional Amendment

Daily Dispatch June 9, 2026

The Nigerian Senate is set to begin consideration of amendments to the 1999 Constitution this week to pave the way for the establishment of state police across the country. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, indicating that the proposed legislation could […]

NEWS

Tegbe Pledges Accountability, Visible Progress in Power Sector Reform

Daily Dispatch June 8, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has assured Nigerians of his commitment to implementing far-reaching reforms aimed at improving electricity supply, strengthening sector accountability, and restoring public confidence in the nation’s power industry. Speaking after settling into office following his confirmation by the Senate, the minister said his

LEAD STORY 1

30 Years After Abacha Era Detentions, Alleged Phantom Coup Victims Renew Appeal to Tinubu for Justice

Daily Dispatch June 8, 2026

A group of military officers who were accused and detained over alleged coup plots during the military regime of late Head of State Sani Abacha have renewed their appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to implement the recommendations of the Oputa Panel and grant them long-awaited justice. In an open letter dated June […]