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Zulum Calls for AI-Driven Security Reform at Kogi Summit, Urges Tackling of Root Causes of Insecurity

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has called for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s security strategy, urging greater adoption of advanced technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address escalating security challenges across the country. Speaking at the Kogi Security

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Earth Day 2026: HOMEF Calls for Urgent Climate Action as Nigeria’s Environmental Crises Deepen

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

As the world marks Earth Day 2026, the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for urgent and sustained action to confront accelerating environmental degradation, warning that humanity must urgently shift from rhetoric to responsibility in addressing the climate crisis. This year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores the need to speed up […]

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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 critics. However, it does little […]

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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 […]