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FG orders emergency evacuation of Nigerians from Israel and Iran amid rising tensions

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2025

The Federal Government has initiated emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens in Israel and Iran following the rapid escalation of hostilities between the two countries. This directive comes in the wake of a major airstrike campaign launched by Israel on Friday, targeting over 100

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Governor Ododo hails fmr. Governor, Yahya Bello at 50

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended heartfelt felicitations to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Governor Ododo, in his tribute to the former Governor, described his 50th birthday anniversary as a milestone worthy of honour and reflection in celebration of a man whose journey in leadership has […]

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Brazilians ifa adherents delegation visit Ekiti State, Bureau of Tourism, conduct pre- tour of Tourism sites

Daily Dispatch June 18, 2025

.By: Dolapo Adewumi Ogunleye The cultural ties between Brazil and the Yoruba heritage were further strengthened on June 16, 2025, as the Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre, received a delegation of Brazilian Ifa worshippers in his office. The delegation, from Ijo Ifa Ogbe Oweyin Asíko Laye Templo, […]

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ECOWAS launches €110 million projects for regional peace and stability

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched four significant projects worth approximately €110 million, aimed at strengthening regional peace and stability, supporting institutional reforms, and promoting trade within the subregion.. The projects which are funded by the European Union (€82.5 million), Germany (€26 million), and other partners are

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ECOWAS calls for investment in plastic eco-innovation to ward of threat of pollution

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2025

…Reaffirms commitment to clean environment The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called upon all stakeholders in the region to Invest in eco-innovation and plastic alternatives as part of the efforts to address plastic pollution in the region. The West African sub-region is said to generate nearly eight (8) million metric tonnes (MT) […]

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Book presentation: GOCOP seeks to sanitize online journalism, set standards

Daily Dispatch June 17, 2025

The President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Ms. Maureen Chigbo, has stated that the organization’s primary objective is to sanitize the online media space and establish standards for the industry. Speaking at the launch of GOCOP’s maiden publication, “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives on Online Publishing,” and a