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Zulum Declares 2026 Year of Consolidation, Intensifies Security and Reconstruction Drive in Borno State

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has declared that his administration will intensify efforts to eliminate residual security threats and fast-track the completion of critical infrastructure projects across Borno State in 2026, describing the year as decisive for consolidating hard-won

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Marwa: New Drug Control Master Plan to Deepen Crackdown, Strengthen Public Health Response

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) has declared that the forthcoming National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) 2026–2030 will mark decisive new phase in Nigeria’s fight against illicit drugs, addiction, and related criminal networks. Speaking on Thursday at the agency’s national

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Nigeria, Israel Move to Deepen Strategic Alliance on Security, Health, Technology

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Nigeria and Israel have taken fresh steps to strengthen their strategic partnership, with renewed commitments to collaborate on border security, counter-terrorism, health systems support, agricultural technology, and innovation. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known in Abuja during a high-level meeting with the

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Dapo Abiodun Commissions Iworo–Ogbogbo–Igbeba Road, Promises Two More Projects in Ijebu North-East

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned the 5.2-kilometre Iworo–Ogbogbo–Igbeba Road in Ijebu North-East Local Government Area, pledging to construct two additional roads in the council area before the end of the year. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Abiodun said the project provides critical access to farmlands and fulfils a campaign

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Stakeholders Say Climate Governance Ranking Drives Reform Across Nigeria’s 36 States

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

Nigeria’s push to confront climate change is gaining new momentum at the subnational level, as a groundbreaking climate governance ranking continues to spur competition, collaboration and measurable reforms across the country’s 36 states. For years, climate discourse in Nigeria revolved largely around federal commitments, international pledges and national policy

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INEC Shifts 2027 General Elections, Adjusts Timetable to Align with New Electoral Law

Daily Dispatch February 26, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections following changes introduced by the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026. The electoral body disclosed that the adjustment became necessary after the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, with the new law altering key statutory timelines for pre-election