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Cabinet Reshuffle: Zulum drops two commissioners, announces replacement

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2025

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has relieved two commissioners of their appointments to revitalise governance and enhance service delivery. The reshufflement is contained in a statement released by the governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, on Thursday. The officials affected are the

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Nigerians Must Go Protest, Odumegwu-Ojukwu Calls for Calm

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2025

…Assures Nigerians, No Cause for Alarm Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, as part of her visit to Ghana to douse the tension brought about by the demand by Ghanaians for expulsion of Nigerians from their country, has appealed for calm. The minister, who spoke at a joint press briefing with Ghana’s […]

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Dangote Advocates Budget-Friendly Mass Housing for Nigerians

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2025

Dangote Cement Plc has urged stakeholders in the housing industry to consider budget-friendly mass housing scheme for Nigerians. Speaking at the ongoing Africa International Housing Show, the National Sales Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dolapo Alli, said: “Addressing housing issues requires collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, private

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ActionAid Nigeria Calls for Suspension of 5% Fossil Fuel Surcharge Over Risks to the Poor

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2025

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed grave concern over the Federal Government’s planned implementation of a 5% surcharge on fossil fuel transactions, as outlined in Section 158 of the recently gazetted Nigeria Tax Act. A statement on Thursday by AAN Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, read: “While we acknowledge the need for innovative revenue generation

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IPCR Unveils Strategic Conflict Assessment Reports of all 774 LGAs

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2025

The Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, has officially unveiled the long-awaited Nigeria’s 2024 Strategic Conflict Assessment (SCA). The report, a monumental 859-page provides an empirically grounded analysis of Nigeria’s conflict landscape across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking during

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Betara’s Impactful Representation, Development Strides Receives Commendation

Daily Dispatch July 31, 2025

The Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Muktar Betara contribution towards development of his constituency, Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar has been commended by one of the most prominent association in the area, the Biu Forum. The Forum said the lawmaker was a blessing to the area has he made remarkable impact since […]