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A Fight You Can’t Fight, Don’t Start It — Wike Mocks Makinde

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2026

“A fight you can’t fight, don’t start it,” the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, declared on Monday as he took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, in a

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Elumelu Celebrates Birthday by Expanding Support for 3,200 African Entrepreneurs

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2026

Nigerian business leader and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has marked his birthday with a renewed push to empower young entrepreneurs across Africa, announcing 3,200 beneficiaries for the 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). The announcement, made in Abuja, forms part of Elumelu’s annual reflection on impact and purpose, reinforcing his

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CDHR Condemns Deadly Boko Haram Attack in Borno, Demands Security Overhaul

Daily Dispatch March 23, 2026

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has strongly condemned the recent deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, describing it as a grave violation of fundamental human rights and a failure of the nation’s security system. In a statement issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on March […]

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Police Debunk Report on Disbandment of Tactical Units Nationwide, Clarify IGP’s Directive

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordered the disbandment of all police units and squads at state commands, describing the publication as a misrepresentation of his directive. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the reports was […]

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UK–Nigeria Pact Raises Possibility of Deportations, Ekweremadu’s Fate Uncertain

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

A fresh migration agreement between United Kingdom and Nigeria could pave the way for the repatriation of Nigerians residing in the UK without legal status, including convicted individuals. The deal was formalised during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to the UK and targets categories such as failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers, and prisoners eligible […]

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Alake Pushes for Regional Energy Hubs as Nigeria Secures $2.6bn Mining Investment

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the creation of regional energy hubs across Africa to accelerate mining industrialisation and strengthen supply chains for critical minerals. Alake made the call while speaking at a high-level panel titled “Critical Minerals in Africa: Meeting Global Demand” during the Powering Africa Summit in