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Nigerian Govt Unveils 10-Point Fuel Price Relief Plan

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2026

The Federal Government has unveiled a 10-point intervention package to cushion Nigerians from rising petrol prices, including a 30-day discount at NNPC stations, a proposed ₦1,350-per-litre ceiling on petrol landing costs and increased support for vulnerable households and small businesses.

COLUMNS

Leadership and Storytelling in Election Season

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2026

By Azu Ishiekwene I keep a weekly diary, which is my own way of telling different stories about Nigeria and the world, encompassing politics, economy, society, and our endless search for leaders who can make promises and deliver results. Sometimes, I stir the pot of Nigeria’s public life. Of course, we know about the danger […]

NEWS

Abiodun Approves J4-Gao Road

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2026

….Sets November for Deep Sea Port Groundbreaking …Says Port, LNG Projects to Transform Ogun Waterside into Energy, Maritime Hub Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of the J4-Gao Road in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area as part of measures to open up the axis and provide critical infrastructure to support the […]

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INEC’s Fight Against Fake News Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2026

….Amupitan seeks media pact against fake news, deepfakes …Commission upgrades BVAS, result transmission, cyber-defence …. Presidential, NASS polls hold January 16The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will commence on Friday, October 9, 2026, as the commission

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Asari Dokubo and the Dangerous Politics of Entitlement

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2026

….By Sufuyan Ojeifo There is something deeply troubling about the latest public outburst by Asari Dokubo. It has little to do with the legitimate demand that public contracts face scrutiny. Men like Tompolo are not beyond criticism, nor should they be. The real concern lies in the peculiar logic with which Dokubo has chosen to […]

NEWS

God used late Dan Orbih to make me governor in Rivers — Wike

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has recounted how late Chief Daniel Orbih served as the divine instrument that paved the way for his emergence as the Governor of Rivers State in 2015. Wike made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday, during a night of tributes in honour of Orbih, the […]