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Presidency Denies Alleged Plan to Rename Nigeria, Scrap Sharia Law

Daily Dispatch May 22, 2026

The Presidency has dismissed as false and misleading a viral report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia law in the northern region. In a statement issued on Thursday, Presidential

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Presidency Defends Reported Killing of ISWAP Commander Al-Manuki

Daily Dispatch May 16, 2026

The Presidency has defended the reported killing of senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, insisting that the latest Nigerian-American counterterrorism operation was credible, intelligence-driven and backed by months of surveillance and verification. In a statement issued on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Information

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Celebrating Our Military’s Jeroic Actions Across Multiple Theatres

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits of members of

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Why Tinubu Met Plateau Attack Victims at Jos Airport — Presidency Explains

Daily Dispatch April 3, 2026

The Presidency has explained the circumstances that led Bola Ahmed Tinubu to meet victims of the recent Plateau attacks at the Jos airport rather than visiting affected communities directly. In a State House press release issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the decision was attributed to logistical and security constraints surrounding the President’s visit to

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FG: Tinubu’s Reforms Boost Global Confidence, Strengthen Nigeria–UK Partnership

Daily Dispatch March 16, 2026

The Federal Government has said the economic and governance reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration are increasing global confidence in Nigeria while creating fresh opportunities for trade, investment, and international cooperation. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Sunday in London during a world

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FG to arraign suspects over Benue killings on Monday

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The Federal Government has announced that suspects arrested in connection with the recent killings in Yelwata, Benue State, will be arraigned in court on Monday, February 2. According to a statement from the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, the suspects will be brought before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik […]