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IPCR Sees Lent, Ramadan Overlap as Call for National Healing

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

As Christians begin Lent and Muslims commence Ramadan, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerians to use the rare overlap of the two sacred seasons to strengthen unity and reject divisive tendencies. In a statement released on February 18, 2026, the institute

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APC NWC Suspends Abia Congresses Over Ongoing Consultations

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the conduct of its state, local government and ward congresses in Abia State, citing ongoing consultations within the party. The decision, announced on Wednesday, is understood to be part of efforts by the party’s national leadership to allow for broader engagement with […]

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NIMC Adopts WorkflowPro, Goes Fully Paperless to Boost Efficiency and Transparency

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

In a major step towards digital governance, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched WorkflowPro, a digital platform for handling all official correspondence, signaling the Commission’s transition to a fully paperless operating environment. The move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Federal Government’s ongoing

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Ogun Govt Warns Residents Against Roadside Trading After Fatal Ota Accident

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Ogun State Government has cautioned residents against indiscriminate roadside trading, describing the practice as dangerous and a major contributor to avoidable accidents. The warning followed a recent crash at the tollgate area of Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, which claimed several lives and led to the destruction of property. Speaking during an

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Tinubu Urges Unity as Christians, Muslims Begin Lent and Ramadan Same Day

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm greetings to Christian and Muslim faithful as the sacred seasons of Lent and Ramadan commence simultaneously this year, describing the rare convergence as a reminder of the nation’s shared faith and unity under God. In a goodwill message to mark the solemn observances, the President said the coincidence […]

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Vote Buying Won’t Be Tolerated, Amupitan Warns Ahead of FCT Poll

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of a peaceful, transparent and credible Area Council election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. Speaking at a high-level stakeholders’ forum in Abuja, Prof. Amupitan disclosed that more than 1.6 million