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NSA Nuhu Ribadu Mourns the Passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, Mother of Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai

Daily Dispatch March 27, 2026

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family and mother of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been

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President Tinubu To Troops: Nigeria Will Overcome Insecurity, Your Sacrifices Will Never Be Forgotten

Daily Dispatch March 7, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians and members of the Armed Forces that the country will ultimately defeat insecurity, pledging that the sacrifices made by military personnel will not be in vain. The President gave the assurance on Friday during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Armed Forces at the Presidential […]

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Tinubu Praises Fintiri’s Projects, Hails Ribadu’s Security Leadership

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

President has assured Nigerians that his administration will sustain ongoing economic reforms to deliver greater prosperity, with increased focus on inclusion and citizen empowerment. The President gave the assurance on Monday during a one-day official visit to , , where he commissioned key projects executed by Governor . Tinubu expressed satisfaction that the

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ONSA Demands Evidence from El-Rufai Over Toxic Chemical Allegation

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

… Refers Matter to DSS The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has called on former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to provide concrete evidence to substantiate his allegation that the agency procured a lethal toxic substance. ONSA directed El-Rufai to forward any proof of his claims to the Department of State Services (DSS) […]

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El-Rufai Seeks Explanation From NSA Over Alleged Importation Of Odorless Poison From Poland

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has written to the Office of the National Security Adviser, seeking clarification over the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical substance, Thallium Sulphate, reportedly by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). In a letter addressed to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, at the Office of […]

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Nigeria engages Washington lobbyists with $9m contract to defend security record and counter religious violence claims

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

Nigeria has engaged a United States–based lobbying and public affairs firm in a contract valued at $9 million to present its security efforts and response to violence affecting Christian communities to policymakers in Washington. Records filed with the US Department of Justice indicate that DCI Group, a lobbying firm headquartered in Washington, was retained to […]