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Hunger, poverty a major drivers of insecurity and instability in Nigeria – Ribadu, CDS

Daily Dispatch June 24, 2025

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, have warned that hunger and poverty are no longer just socio-economic issues but have become major drivers of insecurity and instability across Nigeria. Their remarks came during

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2027: Tinubu eyeing Christian running mate

Daily Dispatch June 21, 2025

As the 2027 presidential election approaches, internal dynamics within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are becoming more complex, with speculation mounting that President Bola Tinubu may be eyeing a Christian running mate from the North Central region. Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, shared this perspective during a […]

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Benue Killings: Tinubu slams security chiefs over inaction

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2025

…. Orders Arrest of Perpetrators President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep dissatisfaction over the failure of security agencies to make any arrests following the brutal June 14 massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. During a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Makurdi on Wednesday, the President openly questioned the security

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Fresh Details Emerge from APC Northeast Zonal Meeting in Gombe

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2025

New information has surfaced from the Northeast Zonal Leaders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held in Gombe, where the proposal to endorse President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 presidential election was introduced and received broad support. However, the move to back the joint ticket initially faced resistance from […]

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North East endorsent of Tinubu tears APC apart

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2025

A major political crisis has erupted within the North-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a contentious endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term—an endorsement that conspicuously left out Vice President Kashim Shettima, a prominent figure from the region. The controversy unfolded during an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Gombe, where

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Trump to issue travel ban on Nigeria, 24 other African countries

Daily Dispatch June 15, 2025

The Trump administration is considering implementing travel restrictions to 36 more countries, including some major U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, according to an internal memo seen by The Washington Post. The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and sent to U.S. diplomats on Saturday, says the governments of the listed nations […]