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Breaking: Fubara Appoints New SSG, Chief of Staff in Rivers

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the appointment of Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sunny Ewule as Chief of Staff (CoS). The appointments were announced on Thursday, with both officials scheduled to be sworn in later in the day at the

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IGP: Dapo Abiodun Salutes Kayode Egbetokun, Sets Agenda for Tunji Disu

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on his distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation, following the acceptance of his resignation by President Bola Tinubu. The governor also congratulated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tunji

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Ogun Govt Vows Justice for Slain Contract Staff, Assures Family of Support

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

The Ogun State Government has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the alleged shooting and subsequent death of one of its contract staff, Seyi Afolabi, during a routine physical planning and urban development exercise along the Siun–Abeokuta Expressway are brought to justice. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, gave the

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Uncertainty Trails Tenure of New IGP Disu Amid Legal Interpretations

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The appointment of Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has reignited debate over how long he can legally remain in office, with conflicting interpretations of the Police Act 2020 and its 2024 amendment shaping the discussion. Disu, born on April 13, 1966, is set to attain the mandatory retirement age […]

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Backing for State Police to Address Insecurity

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the leadership of the 10th Senate to commence constitutional amendments that would enable the creation of State Police, describing the move as critical to tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The President made the call on Wednesday during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the […]

BUSINESS

Tinubu Extends Ban on Raw Shea Nut Exports to Boost Local Processing

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, pushing the restriction from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The move is aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s industrial growth, encouraging domestic value addition, and aligning with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. By sustaining the ban, […]