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Tinubu to Swear in Newly Appointed IGP, Tunji Disu on Wednesday

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The Nigeria Police Council has approved the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu set to formally swear him in on Wednesday. Disu’s confirmation by the Senate is expected on Tuesday, clearing the final hurdle before his

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NICA Confers Fellowship on Polaris, Union Bank CEOs, Kayode Lawal, Yetunde Oni, and Other Financial Sector Leaders

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, alongside other distinguished leaders across Nigeria’s financial and corporate landscape, at an investiture ceremony held at the Muson Centre, Lagos. Also honoured at the ceremony was the Managing

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Onochie Sparks Outrage After Calling Tinubu “Idiot” in Social Media Post

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

Former Special Adviser to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has stirred controversy after referring to President Bola Tinubu as an “idiot” in a post shared on her social media handle. Onochie made the remark on Monday via her X (formerly Twitter) account, where she defended Buhari’s role in Tinubu’s emergence as president. “There’s NO […]

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NESREA Seals Abuja Quarry After Death of 10-Year-Old

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Dai Jin Jia Quarry located in ACO Village along Airport Road, Abuja, following the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy during a blasting operation. The incident, which occurred on Friday, February 27, 2026, prompted immediate intervention by the agency after it received reports

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El-Rufai’s Family Slams ICPC Over ‘Phantom Equipment’ Allegations, Defends Right to Silence

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The family of Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has strongly criticised the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations involving alleged phone-tapping equipment, describing the claims as false, exaggerated, and politically motivated. In a statement issued on behalf of the former Kaduna State governor, the family accused the

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Disu Clears Major Hurdle, Set for Senate Confirmation as IGP

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his nomination to be forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation. Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement issued […]