NEWS

CSO Condemns Alleged Sexual Violence Against Women at Ozoro Festival, Demands Justice

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

A civil society organisation, Speak Out for Justice Advocacy (SOJA), has strongly condemned the alleged sexual violence against women and girls during a cultural festival in Ozoro, describing the reported incident as a grave violation of human rights and Nigerian law. In a press statement

NEWS

NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempts at Lagos Airport, Seizes Large Consignments Across Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in unusual ways, including inside carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier company in Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency also reported major seizures and arrests during

NEWS

Oshoffa Mandates Monthly Youth Development Offering in Celestial Church

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has directed all parishes worldwide to introduce a special offering dedicated to youth development every third Sunday of the month. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday by the church’s Head of Communications, AVSE Kayode Ajala. According […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Russia Hosts Classical Music Concert in Abuja to Revive Cultural Ties with Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nigeria has hosted a special classical music concert in Abuja, describing the event as a significant step toward strengthening cultural dialogue and people-to-people relations between Nigeria and Russia. The event, which drew diplomats, cultural enthusiasts, academics and members of the public, featured performances by three

FEATURES

The Substance, Symbolism of President Tinubu’s UK State Visit

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

By Tunde Rahman It is said that no one does ceremonies quite like the British. This much was obvious last week when Nigeria literally strutted the red carpet rolled out in her honour on the ancient and hallowed grounds of Windsor and 10 Downing Street. By the time the curtains were drawn on President Bola […]

NEWS

Nigeria, UK Migration Deal Does Not Involve Accepting Foreign Nationals — Presidency Clarifies

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Presidency has dismissed widespread misinformation surrounding the migration partnership between Nigeria and United Kingdom, insisting that the agreement does not compel Nigeria to accept non-citizens. In a State House statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the government clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on migration, signed during