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NCDMB, Kinetium Oil And Gas Ltd train 30 Lagos Youths in plumbing, pipefitting

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

The two weeks vocational training and empowerment program in plumbing and pipefitting for 30 youths in Lagos State has been successfully concluded. The program, which took place from January 12 – 23, 2026 was organised by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in

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Kwankwaso’s Son Resigns as Kano Commissioner for Youth and Sports

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, son of former Kano Governor and NNPP national leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned as Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development and member of the Kano State Executive Council under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. In a statement released today, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso announced his resignation with the following words:“It is

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APC dismisses speculation over 2027 Presidential Running Mate

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed widespread media reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as false and speculative.In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the party said it had observed a growing media frenzy […]

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“I don’t know my successor”, Zulum tells APC stakeholders in Borno

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has declared that he has no preferred successor and has not anointed any candidate ahead of the end of his tenure in May 2027. Zulum made the declaration on Sunday evening while addressing stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a meeting held at the Government House […]

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Nigeria, Italy set to strengthen bilateral ties, tackle migration, security challenges

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

Nigeria and Italy have expressed renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on addressing irregular migration, insecurity, counter-terrorism, and expanding economic cooperation. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known in Abuja on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Italian Ambassador to

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Electoral Act review sparks debate over whose interests it serves

Daily Dispatch January 26, 2026

As Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly continues its review of the Electoral Act 2022, questions are emerging about the true purpose of the proposed amendments and whose interests they are designed to protect. The process, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, has drawn increasing attention from civil […]