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DSS Files Charges Against Senior Ansaru Commanders Captured in Covert Operation

Daily Dispatch September 5, 2025

The Department of State Services (DSS) has leveled several charges against two senior leaders of the Ansaru terrorist organization—Abu Baraa and Mahmuda—who were recently apprehended by Nigerian security operatives during a covert mission. Ansaru, a Nigeria-based affiliate of al-Qaeda in the

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Nigeria Bans Shea Nut Importation for Six Months to Boost Local Production and Curb Raw Exports – RMRDC DG

Daily Dispatch September 5, 2025

By Ujunwa Eunice Nwankwo In a landmark move to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector and reduce the nation’s dependence on raw material imports, the Federal Government has announced a six-month ban on the importation of shea nuts. The decision, spearheaded by the Director General and CEO of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. […]

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2027: Governor Sule threatens to sack political appointees with divided loyalty

Daily Dispatch September 5, 2025

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has threatened to sack any political appointee openly disregarding repeated warnings not to engage in early political activities, particularly openly hobnobbing with any of the governorship aspirants. Governor Sule sounded the warning while speaking at a one-day sensitization workshop for political appointees in Lafia on Thursday.

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Ogun Community Gets Reprieve as NESREA and Partners Strategize on Evacuation of Hazardous Slag

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2025

Residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, South West Nigeria will soon enjoy a breath of fresh air as the National Environmental Standards and regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and her partners are putting finishing touches on a plan to evacuate hazardous Used Lead-Acid (ULAB) slag from the community. The exercise was the focus of […]

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UK Trade Envoy Strengthens UK-Nigeria Economic Ties During Strategic Visit

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2025

The United Kingdom Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Florence Eshalomi MP, has concluded a successful four-day visit to Nigeria, reinforcing the UK’s commitment to deepening bilateral trade and investment relations. The visit marked a significant step forward in the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), with a focus on unlocking new opportunities across

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Gates Foundation calls for shift in use of external development assistance

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2025

The Gates Foundation has emphasized the need to rethink the role of Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Nigeria while calling for greater focus on maximising domestic resources. Country Director of the Foundation, Uche Amaonwu, made the call while moderating a panel at the Agenda-2025 National Health Financing Dialogue with the theme: Reimagining the Future of […]