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Alleged cyber bullying: Sowore writes court, begs for adjournment

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2026

…Trial resumes November 3 The ongoing trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, before a Federal High Court in Abuja for alleged cyberbullying was stalled on Thursday owing to his absence and a letter he wrote praying for an adjournment. At

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2027: Obasanjo’s Testimony on Atiku, Amaechi’s Entry Worsened ADC Ticket – Wike Says

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s record in office, arguing that his years in government, particularly the testimony of his boss, President Olusegun Obasanjo should be examined as Nigerians assess his renewed presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike also

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Tinubu: What We Build Matters More Than How Much We Borrow

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s borrowing plans, arguing that loans used to finance critical infrastructure will expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve living standards for future generations. The President said Nigeria’s borrowing strategy should be assessed by the economic value of the projects financed, rather than the amount

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Abuja Court Dashes Uzodimma’s Senate Presidency Hope

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2026

The hope of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma becoming Senate President was dashed by Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday. The court nullified his emergence as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Imo West Senatorial District election slated for January 16, 2027. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who delivered the judgment in […]

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A Tribute to My Beloved Father, His Eminence Sultan Muhammad Maccido, CFRTwenty Years Gone, Forever Remembered

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2026

By Halilu Maccido Twenty years have passed since the tragic day we lost a remarkable father, a revered traditional ruler, a distinguished statesman and a guiding light. Yet two decades on, the memory of His Eminence Sultan Muhammad Maccido remains as vivid in our hearts as ever. Time has moved on, but the love, admiration […]

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Tinubu Orders Release Of 300 Stranded Power Equipment Containers

Daily Dispatch October 29, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of more than 300 containers of electricity equipment stranded at Nigerian ports, some for as long as 20 years, to support efforts to improve Nigeria’s power infrastructure. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed the directive, saying the Federal Government would collaborate with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) […]