BUSINESS

Bayelsa Enters Commercial Aviation as Gov Diri Becomes Pioneer Airlines’ First Passenger

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2026

Bayelsa State formally stepped into Nigeria’s commercial aviation space on Monday as the governor of the state, Douye Diri boarded the inaugural operational flight of Pioneer Airlines, becoming the airline’s symbolic “Passenger 1A.” The historic non-scheduled flight marked the official

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Africa Rising in Global Affairs, Putin Tells Leaders Ahead of Russia-Africa Summit

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2026

President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has declared that Africa is fast emerging as a major force in global affairs, as he reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to deepening political, economic and strategic ties with countries across the continent. In a strongly worded message to African Heads of State and Government to mark Africa Day 2026, Putin praised […]

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NSCDC Deploys 4,000 Personnel to Secure Eid-el-Kabir Celebration in FCT

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 4,000 personnel across the nation’s capital to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The deployment was made on the order of the NSCDC Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu,and announced to the public in a statement. He said the massive deployment was […]

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NIS Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Migration Schemes, Human Trafficking Networks

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2026

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised fresh concerns over the increasing activities of fraudulent migration syndicates and irregular cross-border networks operating across the country, warning Nigerians against falling victim to deceptive overseas travel schemes. The Service said criminal groups are increasingly targeting vulnerable citizens, especially young

FEATURES

Africa Forward: When Africa Stops Showing Up as a Guest

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2026

Nairobi Summit may have signalled the beginning of a more equal Africa-Europe relationship. The real test is whether investment finally replaces dependency. By Senator IroegbuSomething shifted in Nairobi last week. It was not the numbers, though the numbers were striking. It was not the speeches, though some were worth hearing. What shifted was the room’s […]

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NSCDC Uncovers Alleged Multi-Billion Naira Railway Theft Ring, Seals Chinese-Linked Steel Companies Nationwide

Daily Dispatch May 25, 2026

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has launched one of the biggest crackdowns on economic sabotage in recent years after sealing all operational facilities belonging to Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over alleged involvement in the large-scale vandalism and recycling of stolen railway infrastructure across the country. The