NEWS

Fubara Swears in 12 Permanent Secretaries

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

…Tasks Them on Integrity, Service Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday swore in 12 new Permanent Secretaries, charging them to uphold the oath of office, demonstrate integrity, and provide selfless leadership as they assume the highest managerial positions in the

HEALTH

Pandemic Preparedness Model Flawed as Study Identifies Inequality as Biggest Killer

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

A major international study has challenged decades of global health policy, concluding that economic inequality—not the strength of a country’s laboratories, emergency plans or healthcare infrastructure—is the strongest predictor of how severely nations suffer during pandemics. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine by a team led by Nobel

NEWS

Nigeria Hit as US Suspends Routine Visa Processing at Abuja Embassy

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

The United States government has announced that it will discontinue routine visa processing at its Embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic missions across Africa from August 1, 2026, as part of a major restructuring of its overseas consular operations. According to the U.S. State Department, the move is aimed at streamlining visa services by […]

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Nigeria Seeks AUDA-NEPAD Backing to Unlock Economic Opportunities for Youth, Women

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

Nigeria has intensified its push for greater continental development support, calling on the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) to prioritise the country in the implementation of the African Demographic Dividend Programme and other strategic initiatives aimed at expanding economic opportunities for young people and women.

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Military Expansion Gains Momentum

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

…as Army Announces New Division Commanders The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for four newly created divisions, marking a major step in its ongoing expansion aimed at strengthening national security and improving operational effectiveness across the country.The appointments, approved by the Chief of Army Staff,

HEALTH

FG Unveils Seven Indigenous Herbal Medicines for Hepatitis B, Cancer, Ulcer, Hypertension

Daily Dispatch July 29, 2026

The Federal Government has unveiled seven indigenous herbal medicinal products developed from Nigerian plants to tackle major health conditions, including Hepatitis B, cancer, peptic ulcer, hypertension and high cholesterol. Director-General of the Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), Prof. Martins Emeje, disclosed that the products were scientifically