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Tinubu’s Appointment of DG DSS: The Nifty Strategy that Ended ‘Sit-At-Home’

Daily Dispatch March 17, 2026

By Louis Achi The Igbo idiom “Nwoke nusia ogu, nwanyi enwelu akuko” talks about man’s penchant for taking credit for the struggles or sacrifices of others. For the benefit of those who do not understand Igbo, I’ll attempt a translation: when a man finishes a war, the

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Fani-Kayode Mocks ADC, Says Party “Has No Engine, No Captain, No Direction”

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2026

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has launched a scathing attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the opposition party as an ill-prepared political platform incapable of surviving Nigeria’s competitive political landscape. In a lengthy statement on Monday, Fani-Kayode criticised journalist and political commentator Dele Momodu for comparing

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From Windsor to Westminster: Tinubu’s Visit and Nigeria’s Global Ambitions

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2026

The upcoming state visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom from March 17 to 19 is more than a ceremonial diplomatic event; it is a strategic opportunity for Nigeria to deepen economic cooperation, strengthen security partnerships, and reposition itself on the global stage. Hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor […]

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Zamfara Gover in Tinubu’s Delegation For Historic UK State Visit

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2026

Governor Dauda Lawal has been selected to accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a historic State Visit to the United Kingdom. The President and the First Lady, along with other members of the presidential entourage, will depart Abuja for the United Kingdom on Tuesday, marking the start of the state visit. A statement by the […]

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Governor Zulum Condemns Maiduguri Blast

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2026

….Urges Calmness and Alertness During Worship and in Public Spaces Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has condemned in the strongest terms the explosion that rocked a mosque in the Gamboru Market area of Maiduguri on Wednesday evening, describing it as “utterly condemnable, barbaric, and inhumane.” The blast, suspected to be a suicide

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Residents Flee as Loud Explosions Hit Parts of Maiduguri

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2026

Residents of Maiduguri were gripped by fear on Monday evening after a series of loud explosions shook parts of the city, sparking panic among locals. The blasts were suspected to have been caused by Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) allegedly planted by terrorists believed to be linked to Boko Haram. According to residents, the explosions were […]