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Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to twelve divisions as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and enhance the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces. The approval, announced in a State House statement

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Trump Lauds Tinubu’s Decisive Leadership Against Terrorists

Daily Dispatch July 22, 2026

US President Donald Trump has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people.” In a letter to President Tinubu, President Trump applauded Tinubu’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities.” According to Trump: “It is a true honour to stand with you […]

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Breaking: Spain Beat 10-Man Argentina in Extra Time to Win Second FIFA World Cup Title

Daily Dispatch July 19, 2026

Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions on Sunday after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 following extra time in a tense final. Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal early in the second half of extra time. Torres reacted quickest to a rebound, firing home to hand the European champions their […]

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Tinubu, Shettima Lead APC’s 471 Candidates Submitted to INEC

Daily Dispatch July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially confirmed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election following the successful submission of their nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ruling party announced on Sunday that it completed the upload of all 471 candidates

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Tinubu Defends NYSC Reforms, Says Changes Will Prepare Youth for National Development

Daily Dispatch July 1, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has defended the sweeping reforms recently approved for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying they are designed to equip young Nigerians with practical skills, improve national service and position them for greater contributions to the country’s development. The President, in a statement posted on his X account on Wednesday, described

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CBN Shuts Down 46 Microfinance Banks Over Regulatory Breaches

Daily Dispatch July 1, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks nationwide for failing to meet regulatory requirements, in one of its biggest clean-up exercises this year. The apex bank said the revocation took effect from July 1, 2026, in line with Sections 12 and 13 of the Banks and Other […]