Politics

Video: Bwari PDP Chairmanship Candidate Steps Down for APC Rival After Wike’s Intervention

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has withdrawn from the race ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils’ election. Adamu stepped down in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa,

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APC NWC Suspends Abia Congresses Over Ongoing Consultations

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the conduct of its state, local government and ward congresses in Abia State, citing ongoing consultations within the party. The decision, announced on Wednesday, is understood to be part of efforts by the party’s national leadership to allow for broader engagement with […]

TECHNOLOGY

NCC Invites Public Contributions as Review of Telecom Policy Begins

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a fresh round of consultations on the review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, urging industry players and members of the public to submit written inputs. In a notice published on its website, the Commission announced that stakeholders have until Friday, March 20, 2026, to forward their […]

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NIMC Adopts WorkflowPro, Goes Fully Paperless to Boost Efficiency and Transparency

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

In a major step towards digital governance, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched WorkflowPro, a digital platform for handling all official correspondence, signaling the Commission’s transition to a fully paperless operating environment. The move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Federal Government’s ongoing

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Ogun Govt Warns Residents Against Roadside Trading After Fatal Ota Accident

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Ogun State Government has cautioned residents against indiscriminate roadside trading, describing the practice as dangerous and a major contributor to avoidable accidents. The warning followed a recent crash at the tollgate area of Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, which claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property. Speaking during an

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Tinubu Urges Unity as Christians, Muslims Begin Lent and Ramadan Same Day

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm greetings to Christian and Muslim faithful as the sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan commence simultaneously this year, describing the rare convergence as a reminder of the nation’s shared faith and unity under God. In a goodwill message to mark the solemn observances, the President said the coincidence […]