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2027 Elections: UN Asks Political Parties to Focus Campaign on Policies and Ideas

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

As Nigeria gears up for season of electioneering, the United Nations has called on political parties to focus their campaigns on policies and ideas, not insults or divisive rhetorics. During a speech at the Roundtable on Hate-Free Politics in Nigeria on Monday in Abuja, the United Nations

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Niger Among 23 Beneficiary States for NEWMAP-EIB Project

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

Niger State has officially qualified as one of the 23 beneficiary states selected to participate in the Nigeria Climate Adaptation, Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). The initiative, supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), seeks to combat soil erosion, curb land degradation, and deliver interventions that will improve the livelihoods of vulnerable

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NiDOA calls for unity among Nigerians at home and abroad to drive national growth

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation–Americas (NiDOA) has called on Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to foster closer collaboration for the country’s meaningful and sustainable development. Continental Chair of NiDOA, Dr Victor Ubani, gave the advice during a chat with youth journalists. Ubani’s comments came in response to the recent public exchange involving Mrs

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Niger State Moves to Regulate Religious Preaching

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

Mandates Sermon Approval and Licensing The Niger State Government has introduced new regulations requiring religious leaders to submit their sermons for review before delivering them publicly, in what it says is an effort to curb incitement and promote responsible preaching. Governor Umar Bago made the announcement during an interview on Politics on Sunday aired on […]

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NUPENG Denounces Smear Campaign, Refutes Smuggling Accusations

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has strongly pushed back against what it calls a “deliberate and coordinated smear campaign” aimed at damaging its reputation through false claims and social media propaganda. In a recent circular to its members, the union dismissed allegations that its officials were involved in smuggling

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NHRC Condemns Unlawful Arrest of Kebbi Journalist

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

….. Welcomes His Release with Compensation The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the unlawful arrest of kebbi journalist Hassan Mai-Waya for carrying out his constitutional duty to inform the public and hold public officials accountable. Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa, was unlawfully detained for exposing the deplorable conditions at Kangiwa General