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Gun-blazing Wike ń f’ikú ṣeré

Daily Dispatch April 10, 2026

By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, April 10, 2026) In Nigeria’s bustling cyberspace, Albert Ofosu Nketia is a name that needs an introduction, but his face doesn’t. At barely seven, Nketia’s meme is potentially the most popular kid video in the Nigerian social media

NEWS

Contractor Arrested for Killing Elderly Client, Collecting N2m Ransom in Delta

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 32-year-old contractor, Alex Kehinde, over the alleged abduction and killing of an elderly property owner who had hired him for renovation work, before using the victim’s identity to extort ransom from his family. According to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Edafe Bright, the […]

NEWS

Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack, Calls Them ‘Unforgettable Heroes’

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of soldiers in a terrorist attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State, describing the fallen troops as “unforgettable heroes” who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. In a State House press release, the President condoled with the families of the deceased […]

BUSINESS

Polaris Bank Promotes Youth Financial Literacy Through Global Money Week 2026

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

As financial systems become more sophisticated in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the urgency to equip young people with essential money management skills continues to grow. From responsible spending and savings habits to digital transactions and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy has become a critical life skill. In response to this need, Polaris

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We Must Not Abandon His Family, Wike Announces Rivers Coalition’s N500m Support for Late Senator Mpigi’s Family

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that political associates must stand firmly by the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, announcing a N500 million support fund by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition to sustain his legacy. Speaking at a Night of Tribute in honour of the late Senator […]

NEWS

US Suspends Visa Appointments in Abuja After Ordering Staff Evacuation

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The United States government has cancelled all visa appointments at its mission in Abuja following a directive for certain personnel to leave the country over security concerns. The move comes after the United States Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency staff and their families from the US Embassy in Nigeria’s capital, citing a […]