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NAF Conducts Nationwide Route March to Boost Combat Readiness

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2026

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted its Third Quarter Route March Exercise across formations and units nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen operational readiness and enhance national security. The exercise, held simultaneously at NAF locations across the country on Saturday,

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Tinubu Mourns Former Gongola Governor Bamanga Tukur

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman and former governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, who died at the age of 90. In a condolence statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Tukur’s death as […]

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Former Gongola Governor Bamanga Tukur Dies at 89

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2026

Former Governor of the old Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, has died. Tukur, a prominent Nigerian politician and businessman, reportedly passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026. He served as Governor of Gongola State in 1983, shortly before the state was later divided into […]

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Ogun 2027: Two Ogun Central Monarchs Endorse Adeola Yayi, Balogun

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2026

Two prominent traditional rulers in Ogun Central Senatorial District have endorsed the governorship ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and his running mate, Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun. The royal fathers, the Osile Oke-Ona Egba, Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Tejuosho, and the Olubara of Ibara, Oba Jacob

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INEC Strengthens Global Tech Partnerships on AI Cybersecurity Ahead of 2027 Elections

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is deepening its collaboration with leading global technology and electoral organisations to strengthen the use of artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies and cybersecurity in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, held strategic

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Ogun Releases N6.75bn for Gratuity, Additional Pension Benefits

Daily Dispatch September 11, 2026

The Ogun State Government has released N6.75 billion for the payment of gratuity and Additional Pension Benefits (APB) to retirees in the state. The Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka disclosed this in a statement on Friday, saying the release was part of the government’s continued efforts to address outstanding pension obligations and improve the […]