NEWS

Military Confirms Death of ISIS Leader Tied to Dapchi Schoolgirls Abduction

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of a senior ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, during a joint operation conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and United States forces. In a statement issued on Saturday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the

NEWS Politics

Abiodun Participates in APC Primaries, Commends Peaceful Conduct

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

Members of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 3, Ikenne Local Government Area, on Saturday participated in the primary election to choose the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives election scheduled for early next year. Speaking after participating in the exercise, Dapo Abiodun lauded the peaceful conduct of the primary, describing it as a […]

LEAD STORY 2

Presidency Defends Reported Killing of ISWAP Commander Al-Manuki

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The Presidency has defended the reported killing of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, insisting that the latest Nigerian-American counterterrorism operation was credible, intelligence-driven and backed by months of surveillance and verification. In a statement issued on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Information

NEWS

PAIMUN President Calls for Urgent Action to Bridge Digital Divide in Education

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The President of the General Assembly of the Premiere Academy International Model United Nations (PAIMUN) 2026, H.E. Timilehin Adewuyi, has called on governments, international organisations and private institutions to intensify efforts toward bridging the digital divide and expanding access to technology-driven education across the world. Speaking during the second

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Zulum Lauds Peaceful Conduct of APC House of Reps Primaries in Borno

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress primary election for the House of Representatives across the state. Zulum gave the commendation on Saturday shortly after supervising the APC primary election for the Gubio, Kaga and Magumeri Federal Constituency held in Magumeri town. Hundreds

ENTERTAINMENT

Nigeria, China Seek Expanded Cooperation in Tourism, Heritage, Creative Industries

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

Nigeria and China have intensified efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tourism, culture, and the creative economy, with both countries identifying the sectors as major drivers of economic growth, cultural diplomacy, and people-to-people relations. This commitment was reaffirmed at the weekend during the 2026 China Tourism Day celebration hosted by the China