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ICPC Confirms Daily Dispatch Report on El-Rufai

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as part of an ongoing investigation. In a statement released late Wednesday, the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Communications, J.

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Tinubu Orders Direct Transfer of Oil, Gas Revenues to Federation Account

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has signed a sweeping Executive Order mandating the direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, in a move aimed at blocking revenue leakages, dismantling overlapping structures, and boosting funds available to the three tiers of government. The directive, signed pursuant to Section 5 of the 1999 Constitution (as […]

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Tinubu Launches Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, Sets Clear Targets for Results

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

President on Tuesday unveiled the Nigeria Industrial Policy 2025, directing ministries, departments and agencies to fast-track its implementation and focus on measurable outcomes. The policy was formally launched at the in Abuja, where the President was represented by Vice President . Describing the document as a blueprint for rebuilding Nigeria’s industrial base, Tinubu

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Breaking: Tension Erupts in House of Representatives Over Electoral Act Amendment Reversal

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

There was chaos in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as members clashed over a motion to overturn the recent passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill. The heated exchange occurred during plenary when Francis Waive, chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, introduced a motion seeking to rescind the decision taken on […]

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Singer Market Inferno: FG, APC Govs Donate N8bn To Kano Traders

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

…As VP Shettima receives Yusuf into APC, says governor’s place in party is second to none The Federal Government has approved the sum of N5 billion as intervention fund for traders affected by the fire outbreak that razed large sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano. This is just as state governors on the […]

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Breaking: As El-Rufai honours EFCC invitation, DSS sues for alleged cybercrimes, breaching Communications Act

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a charge against the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai over his alleged involvement in wiretapping the telephone lines of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. In the three-count charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026 was filed early on Monday before the Federal High Court in […]