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FG to Merge Junior and Senior Secondary School Structure in New Education Reform

Daily Dispatch June 30, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), describing the arrangement as a failed experiment that contributed to more than 20 million pupils dropping out before reaching senior secondary

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Governors Back Immediate Creation of State Police, Seek Accountability Measures

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2026

The 36 state governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have reaffirmed their support for the establishment of state police, stressing that any framework adopted must be constitutionally sound and consistent with the principles of federalism and the protection of citizens’ rights. The governors made their position known after their second meeting held in Abuja […]

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3.5 Million Displaced Nigerians Face Uncertain Future as UN, EU Push for Long-Term Solutions

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2026

The United Nations, European Union, Nigerian state governments and development partners have called for a major shift in the country’s response to displacement, warning that millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) risk remaining trapped in dependency unless long-term development and integration strategies replace the current relief-focused approach. The call

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Breaking: Abducted Retired Army General, Major General Rabe, Dies in Captivity

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd), a former senior officer of the Nigerian Army, has died while in captivity two weeks after he was abducted by gunmen in Katsina State. Rabe was kidnapped alongside his wife while travelling through the Matazu area of the state on their way to attend a wedding ceremony.The retired general’s death […]

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Tinubu Defends Reforms, Vows to Crush Terrorism in Democracy Day Address

Daily Dispatch June 12, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday used his 2026 Democracy Day address to reaffirm his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions, defeating insecurity, and delivering economic prosperity through ongoing reforms.Addressing the nation to mark June 12, Tinubu celebrated Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic

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Tinubu Commissions Three Naval Vessels, Hails Navy’s Role in Securing Nigeria’s Waters at 70 + photos

Daily Dispatch June 2, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Navy for its 70 years of service in safeguarding the nation’s maritime domain, describing the force as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s security and economic development.The President made the remarks on Monday at the 2026 International Fleet Review held at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Lagos as […]