NEWS

Police teargas protesters in Abuja

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, dispersed peaceful protesters with tear gas on Monday, April 7, in the Maitama area of Abuja, as demonstrators stormed the streets to demand urgent government action on worsening economic conditions, rising repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act.

NEWS

Ambassadorial screening, Fani-Kayode, Femi Pedro makes list

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2025

The federal government is reportedly screening applicants for diplomatic posts at all 109 missions including 11 international consulates, 22 high commissions, and 76 embassies. While the names of all nominees remain classified, presidency insiders say a mix of career diplomats and political appointees are on the list. Former Minister of Aviation under the Obasanjo

NEWS

Just In: Suspected kidnap gang members arrested in Otukpo

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2025

Security operatives have apprehended three suspected members of a notorious five-man kidnapping syndicate believed to be terrorizing Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Naija News gathered that the arrests took place in the early hours of Sunday at Ogoli-Ugboju, following a coordinated operation involving local security agencies and the Executive Chairman of

NEWS

Obasanjo mouns Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, describes him as a Nigerian who stood for justice

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2025

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described former Oyo State governor and renowned Mathematician, Chief Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo as a patriotic Nigerian who stood for justice, peace and progress of the country till his last days on earth. Obasanjo reacting to the passing of the late Mathematician turned politician on Sunday, said Olunloyo, […]

NEWS

Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: FG pays N16bn compensation

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2025

The Federal Government has paid N16 billion in compensation to property owners affected by the 70km Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway project. This highway aims to reduce travel time and costs for Nigerians while boosting the country’s GDP. If you need more information on this project or its impact, you might find a search engine helpful for […]

NEWS

Omololu Olunloyo was highly distinguished even among geniuses—Southern Governors Forum

Daily Dispatch April 6, 2025

Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday, as a great loss to Nigeria and intellectuals around the world. Abiodun, who expressed the […]