NEWS

Stakeholders Say Climate Governance Ranking Drives Reform Across Nigeria’s 36 States

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Nigeria’s push to confront climate change is gaining new momentum at the subnational level, as a groundbreaking climate governance ranking continues to spur competition, collaboration and measurable reforms across the country’s 36 states. For years, climate discourse in Nigeria revolved largely

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INEC Shifts 2027 General Elections, Adjusts Timetable to Align with New Electoral Law

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections following changes introduced by the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026. The electoral body disclosed that the adjustment became necessary after the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, with the new law altering key statutory timelines for pre-election

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Presidency Slams Opposition Over Electoral Act Criticism, Defends Reforms

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The Presidency has criticised opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, over what it described as “unwarranted outrage” and persistent attacks on the amended Electoral Act and the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a State House press release issued on Thursday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga accused

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DSS confirms hands over of Walida Ibrahim to Jigawa State Government

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the release of a young girl at the centre of a disappearance case to the Jigawa State Government, led by Governor Umar Namadi, following the conclusion of a joint investigation into the matter. In a statement issued on Thursday, by Favour Dozie Deputy Director, Public Relations and […]

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Wike Leads Rivers’ Leaders To London On Condolence Visit To Senator Mpigi’s Family, Says; “He’s A Dependable Ally”

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Barinada Mpigi, as a loss, not only to the Ogoni people of Rivers State, but to the entire country, describing the late Senator as “a dependable ally who stood by his friends, even during […]

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Right of Reply: Misrepresenting the Facts – Why the PENGASSAN NNPCL Branch Statement Creates Confusion, Not Clarity

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

By Nick AguleEmail: nick.agule@yahoo.co.ukX: @NickAguleFacebook: Nick Agule, FCA26 February 2026 A public statement attributed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), NNPCL Branch, requires a factual response. The statement is riddled with contradictions, misinterpretations, and outright falsehoods that risk misleading the public.