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Wike’s Aide Clarifies Comment on Channels TV’s Okinbaloye

Daily Dispatch April 4, 2026

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has clarified one of the comments made by the Minister during yesterday’s Media Chat, on Channels Television’s Seun Okinbaloye, saying he

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NGIJ Eyes Data-Driven Journalism Boost Through Partnership with NILDS

Daily Dispatch April 4, 2026

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has sought a strategic partnership with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to enhance legislative reporting, strengthen democratic accountability, and promote evidence-based journalism in Nigeria. The proposal was made during a courtesy visit by the NGIJ delegation, led by its

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Benue Family Announces Burial Rites for Patriarch Elder Abah Lazarus Onah

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2026

The Onah family of Ogene in Amejo Ward, Edumoga District, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State has announced the burial arrangements for their patriarch, Elder Abah Lazarus Onah, who passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 83. In a statement issued on Friday, April 3, by his son, Iduh L. Onah, […]

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Tinubu Urges Unity, Assures Nigerians of Progress Amid Challenges

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for unity, resilience, and continued faith in his administration as Nigerians celebrate Easter, assuring citizens that efforts to tackle economic and security challenges are beginning to yield results. In his 2026 Easter message, the president said the season symbolises sacrifice, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness, noting

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NDLEA Gains Global Recognition at UK Maritime Security Conference — Marwa

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2026

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mohamed Buba Marwa, has commended the agency’s growing global relevance in counter-narcotics operations following its participation in a high-level maritime security conference in the United Kingdom. Marwa praised the involvement of NDLEA Maritime Intelligence Officers in the North Sea and

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NHRC Demands End to Killings, Urges FG to Prosecute Perpetrators

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2026

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action to halt the wave of violent killings across the country, particularly the recent attacks in Jos. Reacting to the incident, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu, strongly condemned the killings, describing them as senseless and […]