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Governor Makinde and his 2027 gamble

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

By Tunde Rahman The race to the presidency in 2027 is getting more exciting. Last Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Governor Seyi Makinde formally threw his hat into the ring and organised a spectacle that could only have been funded by Oyo State

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Tinubu Welcomes Airbus Plan for Aircraft Maintenance Hub in Nigeria, Seeks Faster Delivery of Attack Helicopters

Daily Dispatch May 17, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed a proposal by global aircraft manufacturer Airbus to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria as part of efforts to position the country as a regional aviation and aerospace services hub. The President also stressed the urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to strengthen security operations, logistics

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Military Confirms Death of ISIS Leader Tied to Dapchi Schoolgirls Abduction

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint operation conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and United States forces. In a statement issued on Saturday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the operation was made possible through enhanced intelligence sharing and

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Abiodun Participates in APC Primaries, Commends Peaceful Conduct

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

Members of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 3, Ikenne Local Government Area, on Saturday participated in the primary election to choose the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives election scheduled for early next year. Speaking after participating in the exercise, Dapo Abiodun lauded the peaceful conduct of the primary, describing it as a […]

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Presidency Defends Reported Killing of ISWAP Commander Al-Manuki

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The Presidency has defended the reported killing of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, insisting that the latest Nigerian-American counterterrorism operation was credible, intelligence-driven and backed by months of surveillance and verification. In a statement issued on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Information

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PAIMUN President Calls for Urgent Action to Bridge Digital Divide in Education

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The President of the General Assembly of the Premiere Academy International Model United Nations (PAIMUN) 2026, H.E. Timilehin Adewuyi, has called on governments, international organisations and private institutions to intensify efforts toward bridging the digital divide and expanding access to technology-driven education across the world. Speaking during the second