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Jigawa women laud DSS over handling of Walida’s Case

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2026

Several women groups on Thursday in Dutse, capital of Jigawa State, praised the Department of State Services (DSS) for what they described as the impressive handling of the knotty case involving a Jigawa-borm lady, Walida Abdulhadi. The women, in their hundreds, made their position known during

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Tinubu Oversees Resolution of OPL 245 Dispute, Paves Way for Major Deepwater Investment

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has announced the successful settlement of the long-running dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 between the Federal Government of Nigeria, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). The agreement was finalised during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, attended by Eni’s Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi; Chief

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ECOWAS Parliament Pushes Stronger Public Engagement, Private Sector Role

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2026

The ECOWAS Parliament has called for deeper public engagement, stronger youth participation and greater private sector involvement in regional affairs as part of efforts to strengthen trade and democratic integration across West Africa. The call came as the regional legislature unveiled a series of year-long initiatives to commemorate its 25th anniversary, with officials

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Iranian Official Defends Retaliatory Strikes, Warns Middle East Conflict Could Escalate

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2026

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja has defended recent military actions taken by Iran against United States facilities in the Middle East, describing them as acts of self-defence following what he alleged was an assassination of Iran’s supreme leadership by Israel with support from the United States. Speaking during a press […]

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Abiodun Commissions Phase II of Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road, Pledges Completion of Final Phase

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2026

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday commissioned Phase II of the Imashayi–Igan-Okoto–Ayetoro Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to completing the final phase of the project. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Abiodun assured residents that the last phase of the road

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Obasanjo at 89: A Living Lesson in Leadership and Public Service – Abiodun

Daily Dispatch March 5, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo as an enduring study in leadership, public service, and national responsibility for younger generations as he celebrates his 89th birthday. Governor Abiodun made the remark during the 89th birthday lecture in honour of the elder statesman, themed “The Global Africa