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Ladoke Akintola – the thunder of history

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2026

By Sunday Dare On Thursday, we gathered in Ibadan not merely to remember the man SL Akintola but to reverence the enduring spirit of courage, intellect, and sacrifice of the Sage, Akintola. Sixty years after his passing, the name Samuel Ladoke Akintola still evokes strong sentiment and

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Rivers State setting the pace in mobilising support for Tinubu’s reelection in 2027 – Wike

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has says Rivers State is leading other states in mobilising support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Wike stated this during the inauguration of senatorial and local government coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in Port Harcourt on Friday. The event was organised […]

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How the coup to topple, kill Tinubu was uncovered and foiled

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2026

A covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS), helped thwart a deadly plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government and assassinate key political figures, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report. Multiple senior administration insiders said the plot began to unravel in late September 2025 after an unnamed

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Finishing Strong: Behold the Hour Cometh…

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has passed. […]

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NCDMB, Lucky Osanebi and Sons Conclude Month-Long Welding, Fabrication Training for Delta Youths

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

The one month welding and fabrication training program for 30 youths in Delta State have been concluded. The training sponsored by NCDMB and executed by Lucky Osanebi and Sons Limited is to equip the participants with skills in welding and fabrication, enhancing their employability and entrepreneurship prospects. Participants drawn from various parts of Delta State, […]

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Ali Ndume dismisses claim Tinubu will declare himself winner of 2027 election

Daily Dispatch January 30, 2026

Senator Ali Ndume, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, has dismissed claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would declare himself winner of the 2027 presidential election. Ndume’s reaction followed speculation circulating online that the President might bypass the electoral process to announce