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Wike calls for cross-border cooperation among G-7 state

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for cross-border cooperation and sharing of intelligence among security agencies of the G-7 states to curb insecurity and crimes threatening the seven states. Wike made the call at the Opening of the G-7 States Technical

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FG Pledges One-Week Turnaround for Passport Issuance

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

The Federal Government has pledged that Nigerian passports will now be issued within one week of application, thanks to comprehensive reforms aimed at streamlining the process. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this announcement on Thursday during a mid-term performance review held in Abuja. He emphasized the government’s goal of not only speeding up passport

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Interior Minister Seeks Fire Service Reform

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for urgent reform of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), including a new legal framework to empower it and open the sector to private participation. Speaking at the Ministry of Interior Mid-Tenure/2025 Sectoral Performance Retreat held at Zuma Rock Resorts in Suleja, Niger State, the Minister described the […]

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Benue, Plateau Massacres: DSS Files Charges against Nine Suspects

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, filed charges against nine suspects allegedly linked to the recent deadly attacks on Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, as well as in parts of Plateau State. The attacks left over 40 persons dead, many others injured, and hundreds […]

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Akpabio Lauds Tinubu Over Constituency Projects Approval

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

….Commissions More Projects in Ikono and Oruk Anam Local Government Councils The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has lauded President Bola Tinubu, for promptly approving the release of funds for Constituency projects nominated by lawmakers across the country. He also disclosed that the prompt approval and release of funds to the various contractors

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UKNIAF, NGF Advance Electricity Reform with Nationwide Workshop Series

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

The United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) have wrapped up a major national initiative to support State-led electricity market reforms. The State Learning Workshop Series focused on Electricity Market Development, Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) and energy modelling software. Workshops in