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Nigeria Calls for Stronger Africa–Latin America Alliance at CELAC Forum

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Nigeria has urged deeper cooperation between African and Latin American nations, stressing that stronger partnerships among countries of the Global South are essential to navigating growing global uncertainty and building more balanced international relations. Speaking at the CELAC–Africa

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CSO Condemns Alleged Sexual Violence Against Women at Ozoro Festival, Demands Justice

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

A civil society organisation, Speak Out for Justice Advocacy (SOJA), has strongly condemned the alleged sexual violence against women and girls during a cultural festival in Ozoro, describing the reported incident as a grave violation of human rights and Nigerian law. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the organisation said it was deeply disturbed […]

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NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempts at Lagos Airport, Seizes Large Consignments Across Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in unusual ways, including inside carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier company in Lagos. The anti-narcotics agency also reported major seizures and arrests during

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Oshoffa Mandates Monthly Youth Development Offering in Celestial Church

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ, Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has directed all parishes worldwide to introduce a special offering dedicated to youth development every third Sunday of the month. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday by the church’s Head of Communications, AVSE Kayode Ajala. According […]

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Nigeria, UK Migration Deal Does Not Involve Accepting Foreign Nationals — Presidency Clarifies

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Presidency has dismissed widespread misinformation surrounding the migration partnership between Nigeria and United Kingdom, insisting that the agreement does not compel Nigeria to accept non-citizens. In a State House statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the government clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on migration, signed during

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Atiku Abubakar Condoles with El-Rufai Family Over Death of Hajiya Safiya Ali Rufai

Daily Dispatch March 20, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his condolences to the family of Nasir El-Rufai following the death of Hajiya Safiya Ali Rufai, a respected matriarch who passed away on Sallah day. In a statement, Atiku described the late Hajiya Ali Rufai, fondly known as Aunty Safiya, as a compassionate figure who played a central […]