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Ramadan Concerns Force Nigerian Senate to Reconsider 2027 Election Date

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

The has opened debate on a motion to revisit its February 10 resolution on the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, amid concerns that the proposed date for the 2027 general elections may overlap with the Ramadan fasting period. Proceedings at plenary, chaired by Senate President

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Nigerian Troops Arrest Five Suspects With N37 Million Cash Hidden in “Ghana Must Go” Bag in Borno

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

Troops of the have arrested five suspected criminal collaborators found transporting ₦37 million in cash concealed inside a “Ghana Must Go” sack in . According to security sources, the suspects were apprehended during a routine patrol and stop-and-search operation conducted by troops under Operation Hadin Kai in parts of the state. The operation, which is […]

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Nigeria Confirms Arrival of U.S. Military Advisers for Training, Intelligence Support

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

The Director of Defence Information, , has confirmed that United States military personnel have arrived in Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, Maj.-Gen. Uba clarified that the American personnel are technical experts assigned strictly to advisory and training roles, emphasizing that they are not combat troops. He explained that all planned training exercises will

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UK Abolishes Visa Stickers for Nigerians, Introduces Mandatory eVisas from Feb 25

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

The United Kingdom will from 25 February 2026 stop issuing physical visa stickers to Nigerian travellers, replacing them entirely with digital eVisas in what officials describe as a major overhaul of the country’s immigration system. Announcing the change in Abuja, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) said all new Visit visas granted to Nigerian nationals will […]

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Civil Society Escalates Pressure on Senate Over ‘Conditional’ Electronic Transmission Clause

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

Tension over proposed changes to Nigeria’s electoral framework deepened on Monday as the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room demanded the immediate adoption of unconditional electronic transmission of results in the amendment to the Electoral Act, warning that any dilution of the reform could erode public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a protest […]

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Tinubu Praises Fintiri’s Projects, Hails Ribadu’s Security Leadership

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

President has assured Nigerians that his administration will sustain ongoing economic reforms to deliver greater prosperity, with increased focus on inclusion and citizen empowerment. The President gave the assurance on Monday during a one-day official visit to , , where he commissioned key projects executed by Governor . Tinubu expressed satisfaction that the