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IPI to Launch Global Campaign Against Two Governors, Ex-IGP Egbetokun

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The International Press Institute (IPI) has announced plans to launch a global campaign against the governors of Niger and Akwa Ibom states, Mohammed Umaru Bago and Umo Eno, as well as former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over actions it says undermine press freedom in Nigeria.

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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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Niger Government begins probe as gunmen kidnap students despite Security alerts by DSS

Daily Dispatch November 21, 2025

The Niger State government has begun investigating whythe principal of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Agwara, flouted its security directive that, in view of security concerns, all boarding schools in the northern senatorial district of the state remain shut. The probe was launched few hours after gunmen stormed the school early Friday morning, kidnapping an unspecified

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Niger State Moves to Regulate Religious Preaching

Daily Dispatch September 15, 2025

Mandates Sermon Approval and Licensing The Niger State Government has introduced new regulations requiring religious leaders to submit their sermons for review before delivering them publicly, in what it says is an effort to curb incitement and promote responsible preaching. Governor Umar Bago made the announcement during an interview on Politics on Sunday aired on […]