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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

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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 […]

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12 Rescued as Nigerian Tugboat Sinks Off South Africa Coast, One Confirmed Dead

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

A maritime tragedy has struck off the South African coastline after a Nigerian tugboat, LEO, sank in turbulent waters late Saturday night, leaving one crew member confirmed dead, five missing, and 12 others rescued in a coordinated emergency response. The vessel, which had travelled to South Africa for repairs, was reportedly heading back to Lagos […]

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Benue at a Tipping Point as IPCR, SPRiNG Deploy 45-Minute Conflict Response System

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

As Benue State grapples with recurring farmer-herder clashes and climate-driven tensions, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has moved to tighten Nigeria’s conflict prevention net, unveiling a strengthened early warning and rapid response framework designed to stop violence before it erupts. Partnering with the SPRiNG Project, IPCR is pushing forward

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2027: Wike Insists Kingibe Won’t Secure Second Term

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has restated his position that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate in 2027, arguing that she lacks visible achievements to justify another term. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike said his stance is based on what he described as the […]

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Wike Receives Late Senator Mpigi’s Remains in Abuja

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday morning received the remains of Senator Barinada Mpigi at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Mpigi, who represented Rivers South-East Senatorial District, passed away in London on February 19, 2026, at the age of 64. Wike arrived at the airport around 5:30 a.m., accompanied by […]