NEWS

Wike Debunks Report He’s Lobbying For APC Presidential Campaign DG

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

….Reiterates Commitment To Tinubu’s Reelection The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has debunked reports in some section of the media suggesting that he was lobbying to be made Director-General (DG) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council

NEWS

NCDMB Launches Emergency Preparedness Campaign

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

….Warns Nigerians Against Panic During Disasters The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced a nationwide Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention Awareness campaign to equip Nigerians with practical skills for responding to fire outbreaks, building collapses, workplace accidents and other emergencies. The initiative, according to

NEWS

Bandit Leader Ado Aleiro Loses Son, 8 Relatives in Katsina Clash

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

…30 Motorcycles Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleiro has reportedly suffered a major setback after losing his son, eight other family members and about 30 motorcycles during a recent encounter in Doma village, Katsina State. Intelligence obtained by counter-insurgency expert and security analyst Zagazola Makama indicated that the losses had significantly weakened the

Politics

Osun 2026: Fact-Finding Mission Warns of Tight Governorship Race

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

….Possible Violence, Voter Apathy A three-day fact-finding mission in Osun State has raised concerns over the competitiveness of the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026, warning that the contest could be closely fought between the incumbent and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. The team, which conducted assessments

COLUMNS

Tinubu, EFCC And Saturday’s Osun Governorship Election

Daily Dispatch August 10, 2026

By Kazeem Akintunde A total of 2.34 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballot on Saturday to elect a new Governor for Osun State. The voters are to choose amongst 14 governorship candidates cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the exercise. Of the 14 candidates, this year’s election is going […]

NEWS

Tinubu’s Reforms Raise Nasarawa’s Monthly Allocation From ₦4.5bn to ₦16bn — Sule

Daily Dispatch August 9, 2026

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, with a significant increase in the state’s monthly allocation from the Federation Account. Sule said Nasarawa’s monthly allocation, which previously stood at between ₦3.8 billion and ₦4.5 billion, has risen to approximately ₦16