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Court Convicts Lafarge of Terror Financing Over Syria Operations

Daily Dispatch April 14, 2026

A Paris court has found Lafarge guilty of financing terrorist groups with about $6.5 million between 2013 and 2014 to sustain its operations in war-torn Syria during the civil war. The ruling, delivered on Monday, marks the first time a company in France has been convicted for financing

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Gbajabiamila lauds FCT Minister over landmark Hypercity-Carrefour deal​

Daily Dispatch April 14, 2026

The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for providing an enabling environment for private businesses to thrive, describing the Minister’s role in facilitating the landmark partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour as commendable. ​Speaking on behalf of President

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Zulum Targets Self-Reliance in Road Construction with Quarry Plant, 70 New Trucks

Daily Dispatch April 14, 2026

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has taken a bold step toward fast-tracking infrastructure development with the establishment of a high-capacity quarry centre and the procurement of 70 new trucks to strengthen road construction across the state. The governor announced the initiative on Monday during the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of 70 brand-new Howo pickup

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Yobe Airstrike: NHRC Calls for Independent Inquiry, Seeks Justice for Civilian Casualties

Daily Dispatch April 14, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has strongly criticized the recent airstrike on a civilian market near the Borno–Yobe border, urging immediate accountability and comprehensive reforms to better protect civilians during Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations. The incident, which took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, reportedly left more than 56 people dead and

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Türkiye Delivers 36 Tons of Lifeline Food Aid to Displaced Nigerians in Adamawa

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

In a renewed show of international solidarity, Türkiye has delivered 36 tons of critical food supplies to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State, bolstering ongoing humanitarian efforts in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeast. The intervention, executed through Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, AFAD, and in coordination with the United

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War on Terror: NHRC Insists Protection of Civilians Must Be Top Priority

Daily Dispatch April 13, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a strongly worded response to the recent surge in terrorist violence across Nigeria, warning that the country risks deepening insecurity if the protection of civilians is not made the central pillar of national security strategy. In a statement released by its Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, the Commission conveyed […]