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Nigeria’s Terror Ranking And ‘Docile’ South West Governors

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde The 2026 Global Terrorism Index report (GTI), released last week by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), shows that Nigeria experienced the largest year-on-year increase in terrorism-related deaths globally. The surge propelled Nigeria to fourth place on the index,

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Tinubu Vows Stronger Security Push, Seeks Global Support to Protect Nigerians

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackle insecurity across the country, declaring that efforts to support vulnerable citizens will not be undermined by rising security challenges. Speaking on Sunday in Lagos while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the President said

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Police Debunk Report on Disbandment of Tactical Units Nationwide, Clarify IGP’s Directive

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordered the disbandment of all police units and squads at state commands, describing the publication as a misrepresentation of his directive. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the reports was […]

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UK–Nigeria Pact Raises Possibility of Deportations, Ekweremadu’s Fate Uncertain

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

A fresh migration agreement between United Kingdom and Nigeria could pave the way for the repatriation of Nigerians residing in the UK without legal status, including convicted individuals. The deal was formalised during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to the UK and targets categories such as failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and prisoners eligible […]

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Alake Pushes for Regional Energy Hubs as Nigeria Secures $2.6bn Mining Investment

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the creation of regional energy hubs across Africa to accelerate mining industrialisation and strengthen supply chains for critical minerals. Alake made the call while speaking at a high-level panel titled “Critical Minerals in Africa: Meeting Global Demand” during the Powering Africa Summit in

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Nigeria Calls for Stronger Africa–Latin America Alliance at CELAC Forum

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Nigeria has urged deeper cooperation between African and Latin American nations, stressing that stronger partnerships among countries of the Global South are essential to navigating growing global uncertainty and building more balanced international relations. Speaking at the CELAC–Africa High-Level Forum in Bogotá, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama