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International Women’s Day: Betta Edu Calls for Greater Empowerment of Women, Support for Vulnerable

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Betta Edu, has called for stronger efforts to empower women and provide greater support for vulnerable groups as the world marks International Women’s Day 2026. In a statement commemorating the global celebration, Edu said

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Gateway Airport: Ogun Plans International Operations Starting with Hajj Flights

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

The Ogun State Government is making significant progress toward launching international passenger operations at Gateway International Airport, with plans to begin with Hajj flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to the government, the initiative forms part of a wider strategy to strengthen aviation infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in Ogun State and

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IGP Appoints DCP Anthony Placid as New Force PRO, Replaces Benjamin Hundeyin

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Anthony Placid as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), replaces Benjamin Hundeyin, who previously served as the spokesperson of the force. The appointment is part of ongoing efforts by the police leadership to strengthen […]

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Akpabio celebrates Nigerian women

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

…Hail their resilience, sacrifices President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated women, particularly Nigerian women on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President praised Nigerian women for the sacrifices they make for

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NHRC Raises Alarm Over Early Marriage, Low Female Representation on International Women’s Day

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has warned that persistent early and forced marriages, low female participation in governance and rising cases of gender-based violence continue to threaten the rights and wellbeing of women and girls in Nigeria. The alarm was raised by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, as the global community […]

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NDLEA Arrests Ex-Lagos Councillor, Uncovers Drugs Hidden in Baby Diapers, Intercepts IED Components

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intensified their nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting a former Lagos councillor and uncovering a series of drug consignments concealed in unusual ways, including inside baby diapers, while also intercepting components suspected to be meant for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In one of