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INEC Clarifies FCT Polling Unit Split, Says No Voter Migration in 2026

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that no voters were migrated to new polling units ahead of the February 21, 2026 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), dismissing claims of last-minute changes. In a statement issued on Tuesday by

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Fani-Kayode Congratulates New Police IGP, Praises Disu’s Leadership Qualities

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has congratulated Olatunji Rilwan Disu on his appointment as the new Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force. In a message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Fani-Kayode described Disu as a “brilliant writer and artist” as well as a “formidable intellectual,” noting that his professional qualities set him apart […]

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Lawmaker Backs Local Solar Manufacturing

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

…Caution Against Immediate Import Ban The National Assembly is considering a range of legislative and policy measures to strengthen local production of solar panels and renewable energy components in Nigeria, as part of broader efforts to tackle energy poverty and reduce installation costs nationwide. The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Environment, House of

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Breaking: Egbetokun Out, Disu In as Tinubu Restructures Police Leadership

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as Inspector General of Police, according to confirmations from senior police officials and sources within the Police Service Commission. Tunji Disu, who currently serves as Assistant Inspector General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, has been

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Aso Rock Summit: Tinubu, Governors Seek Common Ground with Labour

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

President Bola Tinubu and state governors are currently engaged in a crucial meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress at the Presidential Villa, as part of efforts to harmonise governance priorities and ease mounting political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, convened under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum, is […]

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Nigerians’ Exodus to Benin: When a Country Abandons Its Citizens

Daily Dispatch February 24, 2026

BY ZAINAB SULEIMAN OKINOThe two contiguous states of Niger, Kwara and to some extent Kogi have been at the short end of the security spectrum for long, witnessing killings and kidnappings for ransom without much searchlight beamed on them. Not until the attack on St Mary Catholic School in remote Papiri community in Niger State, […]