NEWS

Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation as Ribadu Meets Vance, Rubio

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on security, counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and regional stability following high-level meetings between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and top U.S. officials

FEATURES

Abu Inu-Umoru at 63: Still building without bragging

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

By Sufuyan Ojeifo There are two broad categories of success in this country. The first announces itself long before it arrives. It travels with noise, dresses in spectacle, and insists, sometimes rather impatiently, that you take notice. The second is quieter, almost reluctant to be seen. It builds, it steadies, it gives, and if you […]

Politics

Orin Ora Ward Rejects Fasuyi’s Re-Election Bid, Faults Alleged Blame on Tinubu Over Project Funds

Daily Dispatch May 9, 2026

Fresh political tension has reportedly erupted in Orin Ora Ward in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State, as aggrieved residents and party stakeholders allegedly rejected the second-term ambition of Senator Cyril Fasuyi over what they described as a lack of visible development projects and poor representation. The development, which is already generating ripples

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Hail Tinubu’s Northern Projects, Dismiss Claims of Neglect

Daily Dispatch May 8, 2026

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) have defended the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying the Federal Government has delivered major transformational and developmental projects across Northern Nigeria in fulfilment of campaign promises made to the region. In a statement issued after a media tour of ongoing Federal Government projects in the Northwest

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FG Condemns Use of Incorrect Appellation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Daily Dispatch May 8, 2026

The Federal Government has expressed concern over what it described as the repeated misuse of President Bola Tinubu’s official title by some organisations and media outlets, urging stricter adherence to the correct appellation. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, made this known on Friday in Abuja through a statement issued by […]

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Wike Defends Judicial Housing Projects, Dismisses NBA’s Criticism

Daily Dispatch May 8, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Friday defended the construction of houses for judges and justices in Abuja, dismissing concerns that the projects could compromise the independence of the judiciary. Wike spoke after inspecting ongoing judicial infrastructure projects, including judges’ residences, the Court of Appeal Abuja Division and