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Nigeria Summons South Africa Envoy Over Renewed Anti-Foreigner Protests, Attacks on Nigerians

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

The Federal Government has summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa following mounting concerns over a fresh wave of anti-foreigner protests and reported attacks targeting Nigerian citizens and their businesses. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that the envoy is expected

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Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off 2026 Planting Season in Niger

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

….Distributes Tractors, Fertilisers to Farmers Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday flagged off the 2026 planting season in Niger State, alongside the distribution of farming tools and implements to boost agricultural productivity. Speaking at the event, the First Lady described the exercise as a clear demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to

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Bauchi Governor Jumps Ship: Bala Mohammed Moves from PDP to APM

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), citing unresolved internal crises within his former party. The governor announced his decision after a high-level meeting with key stakeholders in the state, following the Supreme Court of Nigeria judgment on the PDP […]

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Supporters Rally Behind Abejide, Procure APC Nomination Form

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

Rt. Hon. Elder (Chief) Leke Joseph Abejide has formally received the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives nomination form from a political support group, signalling his intention to seek a third term in the National Assembly under the ruling party’s platform. The presentation of the form by the Leke Abejide Support Group took place […]

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GOCOP Celebrates Information Minister Mohammed Idris at 60

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has congratulated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement jointly signed by GOCOP President Danlami Nmodu and General Secretary Sufuyan Ojeifo, the guild commended Idris’ career spanning journalism, publishing, and public service. The

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2027: ADC National Leader, Abejide Dumps Party

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2026

Ahesd of the 2027 General Elections, the National Leader of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the member representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the House of Representatives, Hon Leke Abejide on Friday dumped the Party citing internal crises, legal disputes, leadership uncertainty, and a sustained attempt to frustrate his