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2027: Between President Tinubu And Vice President Kashim Shettima

Daily Dispatch May 19, 2026

By: Dr. James Bwala In the realm of political discourse, especially during the critical periods leading up to general elections, rumors and speculative reports often emerge, attempting to sway public perception and influence outcomes. One such instance is the recent report by the Nigerian

NEWS

Tinubu Condemns Killing of Abducted Teacher, Assures Rescue of Victims in Oyo

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during a bandit attack on schools in Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the act as barbaric. The President gave the assurance on Monday that security operatives were working tirelessly to rescue the remaining victims and bring […]

NEWS

EU, UNODC, ECOWAS Back Nigeria’s New Drug Control Plan, Warn of Rising Threats

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

International partners including the European Union (EU), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have pledged continued support for Nigeria’s efforts to combat substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking under the proposed 2026–2030 National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP). The commitment was made

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CSOs Press Tinubu to Sign Federal Audit Service Bill, Warn Delay Weakens Anti-Corruption Fight

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

A coalition of leading civil society organisations has intensified pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to grant assent to the long-awaited Federal Audit Service Bill, warning that continued delay threatens Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive, fiscal transparency reforms, and public finance management system. The coalition, comprising Centre for Social Justice, ActionAid

Politics

Fresh Crisis Rocks Osun APC as Aspirants Reject Ife Primary, Allege Imposition, Delegate Exclusion

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

A fresh political crisis has erupted within the All Progressives Congress in Osun State following allegations of widespread manipulation, delegate exclusion, intimidation, and candidate imposition during the party’s House of Representatives primary election in Ife Federal Constituency. The disputed primary, held on Saturday, May 16, has triggered outrage among aspirants

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Updated: Court grants El Rufai N100m bail in DSS charges of alleged National Security Breach

Daily Dispatch May 18, 2026

….Remains in ICPC custody following Kaduna high court’s earlier denial of bail application The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to a former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million with one surety in like sum. The former governor, who admitted on national television to wiretapping the National Security […]