NEWS

NIA To Hold Africa’s Largest Architecture, Building Exposition In November

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

The Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) has revealed plans to hold Africa’s Largest Architecture, and Building Exposition from November 25th – 28th, 2025 at the new NIA Architectural Village, Idu District, Abuja. The event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, sustainable design

NEWS

DSS Arraigns Kaduna Influencer Over Alleged Extortion, Threats

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

The Department of State Services (DSS) has charged Kaduna-based social media influencer, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Sultan, before a Magistrate’s Court in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Muhammad Musa on a two-count charge of extortion and criminal intimidation through anonymous communication, offences

FEATURES

Nigeria@65, Nasarawa @29: Milestones of reforms, resilience

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

By Ali Abare Today, Nigeria marks 65 years as an independent nation, while Nasarawa State celebrates its 29th anniversary. This double milestone is a solemn occasion to reflect on the journey of a nation and arguably one of its most promising states. At the helm of affairs are two leaders, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and […]

BUSINESS

Public Offer Drive: Investors Compete for Sterling HoldcoShares

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc. (‘Sterling Holdco’), the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and a number of other novel business solutions, has witnessed a very positive response to its public offer, as investors rally for a stake in the company’s future. The public offer, launched on September 17, 2025, has quickly […]

TOP STORIES

Obasanjo Raises Alarm Over Out-of-School Children, Warns of Future Security Threat

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged urgent intervention to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis, cautioning that neglecting the issue could fuel future recruitment by Boko Haram and other extremist groups. Speaking on Tuesday at the commissioning of the Bakhita ICT Centre in Sokoto, Obasanjo described the situation—estimated at over 24 million

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Read Full Text Of President Bola Tinubu’s Broadcast On Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary

Daily Dispatch October 1, 2025

Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, […]