NEWS

Why I picked Prof Amupitan as INEC chairman – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch October 11, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has explained reasons for choosing Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the appointment was based on

BUSINESS

Dabiri-Erewa: 2024 Diaspora Summit Brings N673M+ Investments to Nigeria

Daily Dispatch October 10, 2025

Nigeria gained over N673 million worth in Diaspora Investment Deals in 2024 through the efforts of the the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Dabiri-Erewa, who briefed the media ahead of the NDIS 2025 Summit, also said the summit supported Nigeria’s local economy – contributing over ₦500

Sport

Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification Hopes Brighten After CAF Rule Adjustment

Daily Dispatch October 10, 2025

Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have significantly improved following a revision of the African qualifiers by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The update comes after Eritrea withdrew from the competition, leaving Group E with just five teams instead of the standard six. To address the imbalance and ensure fairness […]

Politics

Enugu Gov Mbah joins APC, fixes Tuesday for formal declaration

Daily Dispatch October 10, 2025

All is set for the formal defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Enugu, the state capital. Mbah is expected to join the ruling party alongside elected national and state legislators, members of the state executive, and […]

NEWS

Fact Check: Did Wike skip council meeting over INEC chairman dispute?

Daily Dispatch October 10, 2025

A report by Sahara Reporters, an online news platform owned by African Action Congress’ presidential candidate in the last general election, Omoyele Sowore, claimed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, boycotted the Council of State meeting. This in a protest over President Bola Tinubu’s choice of a new chairman for […]

BUSINESS

FIRS, Customs, NUPRC Must Remit All Revenues to Federation Account – Tinubu

Daily Dispatch October 10, 2025

In a landmark move to boost transparency and strengthen Nigeria’s economy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has abolished the long-standing practice where revenue-generating agencies like the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) withheld huge sums as their “cost of collection.”