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NSCIA Congratulates CAN on 50th Anniversary

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2026

….Urges Muslim-Christian Unity The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has congratulated the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on its 50th anniversary, urging Muslims and Christians to strengthen interfaith cooperation and work together to address Nigeria’s

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EFCC Investigates Fresh Allegations Against Atiku Abubakar

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2026

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reopened an investigation into allegations involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following a petition submitted by a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma. The commission confirmed receiving the petition dated August 27, 2026, on September 1, and disclosed that

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HURIWA Commends Tinubu, AGF, Marwa on NDLEA Reform Bill

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2026

….Urges NASS to Fast-Track Passage The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for transmitting the proposed National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill 2026 to the National Assembly, describing the initiative as a major step towards strengthening Nigeria’s fight against illicit drugs and drug trafficking

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Akpabio Opposes Bill To Decriminalise Attempted Suicide, Says Survivors Should Face Jail

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has opposed a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria, insisting that individuals who survive suicide attempts should remain liable to imprisonment. Akpabio stated his position during deliberations on a bill sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, which seeks to

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INEC Chairman Declares: “Algorithms Will Not Decide the 2027 Vote”

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2026

“Says AI must remain servant, not master, of Nigerian democracy” The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has declared unequivocally that algorithms will not decide the outcome of the 2027 General Elections, insisting that the sovereign will of the Nigerian people remains the sole determinant of who

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NHRC Raises Alarm Over Child Abuse, Custodial Torture, Civic Freedom Violations

Daily Dispatch October 14, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for stronger safeguards against violence and exploitation targeting women and children, tighter oversight of detention facilities and increased protection of civic freedoms ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Tony Ojukwu, said persistent cases of sexual and