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Borno: Empathy, resilience and Zulum’s enduring spirit 

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

By Zainab Suleiman Okino A recent comment by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on the bombing of Jilli market by the Nigerian Air Force, and his criticism of the premature designation of the area as a terrorist haven without proper investigation, may not have gone down well with his

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Police Tactical Squad smashes kidnap, banditry, car theft syndicates

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

…..recovers arms, stolen vehicles Across Kaduna, Nasarawa, Taraba, Plateau Abuja…FPRO The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Force Intelligence Department, FDI, have dismantled multiple criminal networks across Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja Addressing news men on

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UK–Nigeria Trade Mission Turns State Visit Momentum into High-Impact Commercial Deals Across Key Growth Sectors

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The United Kingdom has concluded its first trade and investment mission to Nigeria since the recent State Visit, reinforcing efforts to convert high-level political commitments into concrete commercial outcomes for businesses in both countries. Organised by the UK Department for Business and Trade and delivered by DMA Invest in partnership with the Nigeria Investment

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Saudi Arabia seeks partnership with FCT on green city, security, economy

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sought partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on security, economy, green city development and other areas of mutual benefits. The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, sought the partnership when he visited the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday. Al-Balawi commended Wike […]

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Zulum Bags Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at Commonwealth Nurses Conference

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has been honoured with the prestigious Nurse-Friendly Governor Award at the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. The conference, organised by the Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation, brought together delegates from across Commonwealth countries under the theme: “Towards Excellence:

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Tinubu Approves Cabinet Reshuffle, Replaces Wale Edun and Housing Ministers

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting key members of the Federal Executive Council, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve economic delivery. In a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, two ministers—Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa—have been directed to step […]