NEWS

Fuel Hike Crisis: NHRC Warns Nigerian Workers at Breaking Point, Demands Urgent Government Action

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

Nigeria’s worsening cost-of-living crisis came under sharp scrutiny on Thursday as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a strong warning that rising fuel prices and systemic economic pressures are pushing workers deeper into hardship, urging immediate government intervention to

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NDLEA Busts Abuja Drug Hubs, Arrests 132 Suspects, Seizes 220kg Illicit Substances

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled multiple drug joints and bunks across Abuja, arresting 132 suspects and recovering over 220 kilograms of illicit substances in a sweeping two-week operation. The raids, carried out between April 11 and April 25, 2026, targeted major drug hotspots within and around the Federal Capital […]

COLUMNS

Unlocking the Benefits of Zero-Tariff Measures toElevate the China–Africa Community with a Shared Future to a New Level

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

By Yu Dunhai, On May 1 this year, China will fully implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. This represents a concrete step by China to expand high-level opening up and deepen China–Africa cooperation. As the policy enters its implementation phase, China–Nigeria cooperation is also reaching a critical juncture,

Politics

Kogi Reps Aspirant Omeiza Visits State Accountant General in Okene

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

Aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, Hope Omeiza, has paid a courtesy and familiarisation visit to the Accountant General of Kogi State, Onumoko Habibat Tijani. The visit, which took place at Tijani’s residence in Okene, saw Omeiza accompanied by members of his campaign team. According to the aspirant, they were […]

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May Day: Akpabio Hails Nigerian Workers’ Resilience, Pledges Legislative Support

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, commending their resilience, patriotism, and hard work despite prevailing challenges. In a personally signed May Day message, Akpabio lauded workers across all sectors for their contributions to national development, describing them as “the

NEWS Politics

Adeola Submits Nomination Forms for Ogun 2027 Governorship Race, Gains APC Leaders’ Backing

Daily Dispatch May 1, 2026

A major step has been taken in the build-up to the 2027 Ogun State governorship election as Senator Adeola Solomon Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi, formally submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate. The submission took place at the African Continental Hotel in Abuja, where the […]