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Senate President Calls for Global Action on Peace and Justice at IPU Assembly

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

The President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has urged parliaments worldwide to rise as defenders of peace, justice, and humanity, during his address at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Speaking under the theme, “Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and

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Infrastructure Drive Gains Momentum: Abiodun Commissions Elega–Saje Road, Unveils Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Reconstruction

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.5-kilometre Elega–Miliki–Saje–Bode-Olude–Alhaji Sugar Road and announced plans to commence the reconstruction of the Ago-Odo–Lafenwa Road in Abeokuta. The governor disclosed this during the commissioning ceremony of the road, which traverses Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government Areas, noting

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Zulum Rolls Out N1bn Transport Support, Distributes 500 Electric Tricycles to Borno Riders

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has unveiled a sweeping transport intervention package valued at ₦1 billion, alongside the distribution of 500 electric tricycles to operators across Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Government Area. The initiative, which targets 1,000 Keke NAPEP riders, is part of the state government’s broader strategy to modernize urban mobility,

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FG Deploys E-Visa, Digital Expatriate Platform to Tighten Borders, Attract Investment

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

The Federal Government has launched a new phase of migration reforms, rolling out an electronic visa regime and an integrated expatriate management platform as part of efforts to strengthen border security, eliminate bureaucratic leakages, and position Nigeria as a more competitive investment destination. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the measures on

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Fiscal Storm: ActionAid Slams ₦34trn Revenue Deductions, Calls for Transparency

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

ActionAid Nigeria has called for an urgent forensic audit of Nigeria’s revenue management system following revelations that more than ₦34 trillion was deducted from federal earnings before allocation to the three tiers of government. The organisation said the scale of the deductions—accounting for over 40 per cent of federal revenue in recent years—points to systemic […]

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Wike: Atiku a serial contestant, loser, he will still contest in 2031 … Vows to Deliver Abuja Roads by May

Daily Dispatch April 16, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as a serial election contestant and loser, who will still contest in 2031. The Minister was responding to comments by Atiku that the current administration has not done anything positive for Nigerians. Wike, who spoke during an […]