NEWS

Maiduguri Explosion: Tinubu Approves More Military Support, Issues Fresh Directives

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent suicide bomb explosions in Maiduguri, describing the attacks as desperate attempts by terrorists to instill fear amid sustained pressure from Nigerian security forces. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the President expressed deep sorrow

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Presidency Debunks Poisoning Claim Against Tinubu, Labels Report Fake

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The Presidency has firmly denied viral social media claims suggesting that kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa were arrested over an alleged attempt to poison President Bola Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, addressed the issue on Sunday via his official X account, where he shared […]

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Tinubu Hails Lebara Nigeria Launch, Says Telecom Sector Driving Economic Growth

Daily Dispatch February 28, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the official launch of Lebara Nigeria, describing it as a strong endorsement of Nigeria’s growing digital economy and its position as a prime destination for technology investment in Africa. In a State House statement, the President noted that Nigeria’s telecommunications sector remains a key driver of economic expansion, recording

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President Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz to collaborate on security, power

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed their willingness to cooperate in creative arts and skill development. President

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Tinubu Pays Tribute to Literary Icon, Biodun Jeyifo

Daily Dispatch February 12, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) President and distinguished literary scholar, Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, who passed away on Wednesday. In a condolence message to the late scholar’s family, friends, and colleagues, the President described Jeyifo as an exceptional intellectual whose

BUSINESS

Turkey targets $5bn trade volume with Nigeria – Erdogan

Daily Dispatch January 28, 2026

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to achieving a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, announcing that discussions toward the target are already underway. Erdogan spoke on Tuesday in Ankara during a joint press briefing with President Bola Tinubu, held as part of the Nigerian leader’s State Visit to Türkiye. […]