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CSO Coalition to Host International Conference on Ajaokuta Steel Revival

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

A coalition of civil society organisations has announced plans to convene an international conference focused on the future of the long-abandoned Ajaokuta Steel Company, in what it describes as a critical moment for Nigeria’s industrial development. The virtual conference, organised by the CSO

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Another Media Honour To DSS DG

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Barely five months after the International Press Institute (IPI), honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS DG), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, with an Award for Championing Press Freedom, Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) has again adjudged him Friend of The Media BON made its position known at the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards Night […]

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NACLFON Urges FG, INEC to Curb Underage, Non-Nigerian Voting Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has called on the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take urgent steps to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press release issued by its Publicity Secretary, the group raised concerns over the […]

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ADC Crisis Deepens as Atiku, David Mark Faction Reportedly Returns to PDP Bloc

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Fresh developments in Nigeria’s opposition politics suggest growing turmoil within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as a faction aligned with Atiku Abubakar and David Mark is reportedly seeking political refuge within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sources indicate that the group, after facing internal challenges within the ADC, has gravitated toward a PDP bloc

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Shettima: Presidency Not for Intimidation, Says South-East Has Better Candidates Than Obi

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that Nigeria’s presidency cannot be attained through coercion or intimidation, stressing that leadership in a diverse nation requires inclusivity, consensus, and broad national appeal. Speaking on the country’s political climate, Shettima warned against attempts to forcefully secure power, noting that Nigeria’s multi-ethnic and

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ISWAP Fighters Fear for Families After Airstrikes in Sambisa, Intelligence Reveals

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Fresh intelligence has revealed growing anxiety among suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) over the safety of their families following recent airstrikes in Sambisa Forest, underscoring mounting internal strain within the insurgent group. Security sources disclosed that the concerns emerged after the Nigerian Air Force, under Operation Hadin