NEWS

President Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz to collaborate on security, power

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed

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Breaking: El-Rufai Granted Bail, Rearrested by ICPC Officials

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been rearrested by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) shortly after being granted bail. Sources familiar with the development said El-Rufai had secured bail following earlier questioning by authorities. However, moments after his release, ICPC officials reportedly

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Tinubu: Electoral Act Amendments About Process, Not Politics

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has said the newly signed amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 are designed to strengthen electoral processes rather than advance partisan interests. Speaking after assenting to the final amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, the President emphasized that the changes are focused on improving procedures, closing existing gaps, and enhancing clarity for

BUSINESS

Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector Enters a New Fiscal Era

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The Nigerian oil and gas industry is undergoing one of its most significant fiscal restructurings in recent years, following sweeping directives that fundamentally alter revenue flows and operational oversight. Announced by the Presidency, these reforms have far-reaching implications for operators, regulators, and the country’s broader fiscal

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Tinubu Seeks Forgiveness, Urges Unity at Ramadan Tafsir in Abuja

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on Nigerians to embrace forgiveness, unity, and national peace as he opened the 2026 Ramadan Tafsir at the State House Mosque in Abuja.Highlighting the coincidence of Ramadan with the Christian Lenten season, Tinubu described it as a special moment for Nigerians to reflect, reconcile, and work together for the […]

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Wike Hails President Tinubu’s Assent To Electoral Act

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for promptly Signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law. In a statement on Wednesday, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the Minister described the President’s action as another demonstration of his […]